Candace Wilkerson, Esq.
5 Star Reviews
"We have had the good fortune of having the Gourley Law Group represent us on a variety of matters, big and small, over the last 20+ years. They have succeeded on our behalf in every situation and are the most exceptional, ethical and fair-minded group of attorneys and support staff that we know. We would highly recommend them to anyone!"
Lynn M.
“I was lead through this unknown process with the utmost respect and sense of urgency. I was so grateful for the professionalism, expertise and empathy the entire team gave me and my case. They were so patient with me. I knew nothing about how to move forward and they took me through each step without fail!”
Julie B.
Candace’s primary focus is probate and trust litigation and estate planning. In her estate planning practice she creates individual and family wealth protection and tax planning strategies designed to best protect the property her clients have worked so diligently to obtain, for their own benefit and that of their loved ones.
A long-term litigator with substantial experience in all aspects of civil and criminal trial work, including jury trials, bench trials, administrative hearings, and appeals, Candace also practices real estate litigation and transactions.
Representative Matters:
- Probates: Contested and uncontested probates for estates with or without a valid will, while representing beneficiaries, heirs, personal representatives or creditors.
- Trust Litigation: Representing trustees, beneficiaries, or creditors.
- Estate Planning: Creating, amending, and reviewing individual and family wealth protection plans, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney for finance and healthcare, and healthcare directives; and consulting on the best legal strategies for providing for individual and family financial protection.
- Real Estate: Quiet title and foreclosure, residential and commercial lease drafting and litigation, and creation and review of various real property documents.
Education:
- J.D., Santa Clara School of Law (2000)
- B.A., University of California Santa Cruz (1995)
"We have had the good fortune of having the Gourley Law Group represent us on a variety of matters, big and small, over the last 20+ years. They have succeeded on our behalf in every situation and are the most exceptional, ethical and fair-minded group of attorneys and support staff that we know. We would highly recommend them to anyone!"
Lynn M.
“I was lead through this unknown process with the utmost respect and sense of urgency. I was so grateful for the professionalism, expertise and empathy the entire team gave me and my case. They were so patient with me. I knew nothing about how to move forward and they took me through each step without fail!”
Julie B.