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We are a San Francisco-based estate planning, probate and trust administration firm dedicated to providing the very best in professional, personalized and hands-on service. Whether helping an individual, couple or large family group, our mission is to ensure the efficient transfer of wealth through generations.
Arnold is an estate planning and tax attorney with over 30 years of experience. In addition, Arnold is a CPA and holds a Masters of Laws in Taxation.
In his estate planning practice, Arnold listens to and advises clients before implementing sophisticated estate plans that match his clients’ needs.
While nobody wants to think about death or disability, establishing an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Proper estate planning not only puts you in charge of your finances, it can also spare your loved ones the expense, delay and frustration associated with managing your affairs when you pass away or become disabled. Thoughtful estate planning can arrange for your potential incapacity, avoid probate, provide for children and partners, efficiently plan for death taxes, and plan for charitable giving.
After the loss of a family member, we help clients through the probate or trust administration process. We shoulder the legal burden throughout this often lengthy legal process, allowing you to focus on taking care of your family. As an experienced CPA and lawyer, Arnold has the knowledge necessary to advise clients on tax preparation, asset division and distribution of their estate.
Arnold received his B.A. in Economics from Colgate University in 1975. In 1979, Mr. Zippel received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve Law School and is a Member of the California Bar and the Bar Association of San Francisco, Taxation Section. Mr. Zippel is also a Certified Public Accountant and received his LL.M. (Taxation - 1981) from Golden Gate University, where he has been a part-time lecturer on Income Tax. He was Member of the Board (1990-95) and President of the Estate Planning Council of San Francisco (1993-1994). He was a Partner in the CPA firm of Delagnes, Mitchell & Linder and law firm of Delagnes, Linder & Zippel from 1981 until 1999. He is now the Sole Proprietor of the Law Offices of Arnold H. Zippel and has been since October of 1999. His practice consists primarily of complex tax and estate planning for wealthy individuals and family groups.
601 Montgomery Street, Suite 1950
San Francisco, California 94111
Phone: 415-986-4990
Fax: 415-986-4995