John A. Hartog

John Hartog

Hartog & Baer, A Professional Corporation

4 Orinda Way, Suite 250B
Orinda, CA 94563

Orinda

California (CA)

Contact John A. Hartog

T: 925-253-1717

F: 925-253-0334

Visit: www.hartogbaer.com

Practice Areas: Estate Planning & Probate (80%), Tax (10%), Alternative Dispute Resolution (10%)

Estate Planning & Probate

Tax

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Law School: University of California Hastings College of the Law

Profile

John A. Hartog possesses particular expertise in counseling nonprofessional trustees in the administration of living trusts after a settlor's death and in resolving disputes among trust beneficiaries and trustees. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a Certified Specialist in Taxation Law and Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law. He is a former Chair of the Executive Committee of the State Bar of California Trust and Estates Section. He is co-author of California Trust Practice, a treatise for professionals. Mr. Hartog has lectured at professional education programs on trust administration and estate planning throughout California and from Boston to Honolulu and from New Orleans to Seattle.

Selected To

Northern California Super Lawyers 2011
Northern California Super Lawyers 2010
Northern California Super Lawyers 2009
Northern California Super Lawyers 2008
Northern California Super Lawyers 2007
Northern California Super Lawyers 2006
Northern California Super Lawyers 2005

Top Lists

Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers 2011
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers 2010
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers 2009
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers 2008
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers 2007
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers 2006
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers 2005

About John Hartog

Admitted: 1979, California

Professional Webpage: www.jahartog.com/john_hartog_bio.htm

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust Law and Probate, California Board of Legal SpecializationCertified Specialist, Taxation Law, California Board of Legal SpecializationAdmitted to New York Bar;Admitted to District of Columbia Bar

Bar/Professional Activity:

Former Chair (2006-2007) Trusts & Estate Section, State Bar of CaliforniaFormer Chair (1994-1995) Estate Planning, Trust Law & Probate Advisory Comission , California Board of Legal Specialization

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

A one-volume treatise for trust administration professionals., Co-Author, California Trust Practice, Matthew Bender Lexis/Nexis
A six volume treatise with forms for estate planning., Co-Author and Editor, California Wills & Trusts, Matthew Bender Lexis/Nexis
A one volume practice guide entitled California Trust Litigation, published by Matthew Bender in 2011 as part of it Practice Guide series., Lead , Consulting Editor, Matthew Bender & Co., Legal, 2011

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