Law Office of Ravi Patel
Heggstad Petitions throughout California
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Heggstad Petitions
A Heggstad Petition allows a trustee to claim property accidentally left out of a trust. If your deceased relative did not transfer ownership of a house or financial account to their trust before they died, the Law Office of Ravi Patel can help you claim that property without the expense and hassle of a full probate proceeding. Book a consultation today to find out if a Heggstad Petition can help you save you from a long and costly probate.
Call 510-443-0443 to schedule a consultation.
About Ravi
Ravi Patel is an estate planning attorney serving all of California. He lives in Oakland, CA with his wife Priya and their daughter, Suri. A true California kid, Ravi grew up in Bakersfield, roots for the Los Angeles Lakers, and went to college at UC Berkeley. After graduating from Duke University School of Law in 2014, Ravi returned to California to practice law.
Before starting the Law Office of Ravi Patel, Ravi was a Deputy City Attorney for the Oakland City Attorney’s office, where he represented the City in tax and finance matters. Ravi assisted the City’s creation and implementation of its cannabis business taxation program, progressive business tax rates, and vacant property tax. Ravi also represented the City in multiple bond issuances to refurbish City facilities, streets, and parks.
Ravi began his career at the law firm Klein DeNatale Goldner in Bakersfield, California. There, Ravi represented public agencies, including water districts, school districts, community services districts, and library districts. Ravi also worked on various civil litigation and commercial transaction matters for private and public companies.
Education
Juris Doctor, cum laude, Duke University School of Law, Class of 2014
Bachelors Degree, University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2010
Client Reviews
“Ravi is an AMAZING lawyer! He provided excellent and empathetic legal services. Ravi's thorough knowledge provided great relief during one of the toughest seasons of my life. He is a real professional and made all legal matters a walk in the park for me. I would highly recommend working with Ravi!”
— Lyn J.
“It's a delight working with Ravi! He's very responsive, always open to talking through any issues that come up for us related to the Brown Act. He makes a topic that can be dry and bureaucratic interesting. . . I feel confident that he's giving us the best advice. He's thorough, down to earth, and friendly.”
— Larisa C.
“Ravi is a really great guy. He calmly and carefully listened to all our concerns. And then provided a great in-depth consultation. He does not charge a penny for initial consultation.
I would go for his advice and guidance anytime in the future.”
— Brijesh P.
“Ravi works hard and brings a positive attitude. He is not afraid of difficult tasks and keeps a cool head in trying situations.”
–Susan W.
“Ravi is deliberate and thorough. He has a skill for seeing problems from everyone’s perspective and coming up with creative solutions.”
– Margaret O.
1999 Harrison St. Suite 1800
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone
(510) 443-0443