Calkins Law

I needed assistance helping a friend set up a trust. David promptly returned my initial call, and called me to get additional information before meeting with me later that same evening. David was prompt, thoroughly prepared and took time to explain every detail. Because of David's excellent service, my friend 's wishes can be carried out exactly as they desired. Thank you David, for your kindness and for the peace of mind.

Mr. Calkin went above and beyond answering every question I had with knowledge and grace. He is very experienced and knowledgeable in his field. Can not recommend him enough!

Mr Calkins is a very kind and helpful attorney, who has taken his time to guide me in the right direction and help me using his vast knowledge and excellent understanding. I have found him to be much more helpful than anyone else I had spoken to! Thank you !

David made the entire estate planning process feel straightforward from start to finish. He was easy to communicate with, patient in explaining each step, and always made sure our questions were fully answered so we never felt unsure about anything. He came to our home with the notary so we could review everything together and make changes on the spot, and also took care of the necessary work with the city, which truly lifted a weight off our shoulders. His responsiveness, attention to detail, and genuine care for our family’s needs gave us complete confidence throughout the process. We sincerely appreciate his support and would gladly recommend him to anyone seeking estate planning guidance.

Calkins Law provided an exceptional level of service that met my needs and more. David is your go to individual that possess the knowledge and expertise to efficiently tailor a course of action that best suits your specific needs. A high level of professional and ethical standards best describes how Calkins Law operates. I definitely recommend reaching out to Calkins Law and will be referring them to all.

I was attempting to track down and locate the law firm that had drawn up my deceased grandmothers trust, to obtain a copy. I knew the law firm was in Glendale, however, I was unaware of the name. That being said, I called over two dozen law firms in an attempt to find out who the firm was. Unfortunately, I was not having any luck, that was until I had spoken with this attorney, David Calkins. Out of over the two dozen law firms/attorneys I’d spoken with, David was the only one that took time out of his day to help me locate the law firm. To me, his kindness and the way he carries himself speaks volumes, and his firm wasn’t even the one that filed/wrote my grandmother’s trust, no connection at all whatsoever. To conclude this review, if you’re on the fence with potentially hiring David Calkins as your attorney, I’d say pull the trigger and go for it, you will not be disappointed. If you happen to read this, thank you so much, David, you truly were a big help, and I appreciate your time and effort. 🤝

Makes it super easy. Very professional. Answers all your questions. Will be recommending him to family and friends

“Ah no I’m not the owner and he’s not here. Thank you, goodbye” - that’s the response I received when I asked to make an appointment to setup my trust. Not sure how they generated 4.9 stars

As a notary, I’ve worked with many attorneys and only a few match the caliber of Mr. Calkins. He is exceptionally articulate, thoroughly prepared, and exudes professionalism with a personable touch. If you're looking for someone who truly is an expert at their field and genuinely cares about their clients, look no further.

My family required assistance from David on very short notice and we could not be happier with the care and level of service he provided. In working with David, it was clear that caring for my family was his priority. We had a very unique situation that really required someone with David's expertise for it to be successful, and he came through for us on everything needed. He made the extra effort to drive and meet my family with another member of his team, and we timed everything to fit within with multiple schedules. Incredibly, he made everything happen with the expedited timeline presented. His cost was very reasonable and me and my family have established a relationship with David. Knowing the level of care he puts into his work and clients, I would absolutely refer him to family and friends. When it comes to loving your family, putting your trust into someone you just met to help family is very difficult. David has proven to be an incredible attorney and I expect to request his services again int the future.

David and Amy came and helped my friend update her trust and they were both amazing. They explained everything clearly and understandable. Very patient and kind. Thank you both.

David Calkins is an exceptional attorney. An expert in legal law matters who is knowledgeable and has an understanding about legal issues. Talking about stars he deserves a lot more than 5 stars. I would like to thank you so very much for your service. Amazing work!

What a pleasure working with David today, he put my 89 year old father at ease and the process of getting dad's trust setup was a simple task! would recommend David's services all day long!

I can’t say enough about how wonderful and helpful David was to my family and me at a time when we really needed someone to help my ailing father quickly create a will and trust and power of attorney. David answered the phone himself the first time I called and was available at any and all times after that for phone conversations and advice before charging anything. Then he came to my fathers residence on short notice with a notary with him and was incredibly respectful and patient with my father for the hour he was there, making edits to the trust document on site as my dad requested them. The process could not possibly have been handled more efficiently, professionally, or with as much of a human touch. I’m going to use David for my own trust very soon. I give him the highest possible recommendation!’

I wanted to share my recent experience with Attorney David F. Calkins. He was incredibly professional and detail-oriented. He even went the extra mile and came to my house to ensure everything I needed was accomplished seamless. I’m more than happy with my Estate Planning Portfolio. Not only because it was done by a professional but because he make sure I understood everything and took his time without rushing to ensure my full understanding of every document. I'm sincerely impressed with his work ethic and his commitment to his clients. If by any chance you or any of our loved ones need legal services, I highly recommend considering Mr. Calkins.

We had an amazing experience with David Calkins. He guided us through the process of setting up my aunt's will and trust with incredible patience and understanding. What can be an overwhelming amount of information was made completely clear thanks to David's ability to explain complex legal verbiage in a way we could easily grasp. He truly broke down the terminology that only an attorney would typically understand. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Attorney David Calkins. Thank you, David, for your exceptional service and for making this experience so much smoother for my family and me. Julia

I was looking for an attorney to do my living trust. I search 20 attorneys and David Calkins was the one that caught my attention. If your looking for living trust or any of his services, he and his notary lisa was excellent would recommend them to family and friends. They were the best I definitely recommend them it you need an attorney or lisa the notary for your estate needs thank you 😊 🙏 ☺️ 😀

Great experience with Calkins Law and Estate Planning Lawyer David Calkins. My partner and I finally did our estate planning with David a couple weeks ago. The process was easy and efficient with David who explained thoroughly the estate planning with revocable living trust, Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directives and Homestead Declaration. David is straightforward, professional, nice, and his legal fee is reasonable compared to other lawyers. I highly recommend David Calkins for estate planning and already shared his contact information with family, friends and colleagues. Thank you David for giving us peace of mind with our estate plan.

My mother recently purchased a home in Bakersfield. We (my sister and brother)made the transition from Los Angeles to here in Bakersfield with her. Wanted to put new home in a trust so I did my research on David Calkins firm. It was (1) initial phone conversation and (1) visit from him and Amy (notary). He and Amy were very pleasant, knowledgeable and patient. David made everything easy and understandable for my mom. It was a breeze and a breath of fresh air because my mom can relax knowing that her assets will be taken care of and protected. If you're looking to put home or anything of value to you in a trust, CALKINS LAW is the way to go. You will not be disappointed. TRUST! Thank you David and Amy for all that you've done.