Greene & Allison

Greene & Allison Legal Services for San Francisco since 2000. As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, the only constant in life is change. We don't just fill out forms.

At Greene & Allison, we provide full service estate planning and administration services to San Franciscans to help you and the people you love be prepared for tranquil transitions when major changes come. We take the time to get to know each client, your concerns, your hopes, and your goals. We guide you to decisions that enable us to develop a fully personalized plan for you. A plan that's consi

stent with your resources, priorities, and values. A plan that makes it as easy as possible to carry on your legacy if you become disabled or pass away. Our standard estate plan package includes a trust, pour-over wills, durable powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and property transfers. But each client's circumstances are different. We'll make sure you have a plan that's right-sized for you. We'll be there for you and your loved ones down the road, whenever you have questions, your circumstances change, or you need legal support in times of crisis. Your legacy is all the love and care you've put out in the world and everything you've worked so hard to achieve. Let us help you create the structure that will enable that legacy to continue to serve you and endure down the generations. Greene & Allison is the only San Francisco member law firm in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. The Academy ensures member firms maintain the highest standards of professional competence and integrity, including a requirement that member attorneys complete four times the amount of continuing legal education per year than is required by the California State Bar, all of which must be in the areas of estate planning and elder law. Principal attorney Susie Allison is admitted to the State Bar of California and belongs to the Bar Association of San Francisco, the Wills and Trusts section of the California Lawyers Association, and the Lawyers Club of San Francisco American Inn of Court. Available services include
-Wills
-Trusts
-Advance Health Care Directives
-Powers of Attorney for Property Management
-Special Needs Trusts
-Medicaid/Asset Preservation Planning
-Trust and Estate Administration

All information that clients communicate to Greene & Allison is shielded from disclosure by the attorney-client privilege. DO NOT POST ANY NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE.

If you don't leave a clear blueprint, California laws and a stranger in a courtroom will decide what happens to your med...
08/26/2026

If you don't leave a clear blueprint, California laws and a stranger in a courtroom will decide what happens to your medical care and savings.

At Greene & Allison, we build a strategy that keeps you in total control. We ensure your future follows your exact choices, not a default state process.

Planning gives you that control.

Contact Greene & Allison Estate Planning Law to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

Without explicit legal documents, California law automatically prioritizes biological family during a medical emergency ...
08/24/2026

Without explicit legal documents, California law automatically prioritizes biological family during a medical emergency or after you pass. This means the state can completely lock your partner out of critical healthcare choices or asset inheritance.

At Greene & Allison, we build precise protections for modern and chosen families. We ensure the person you love has the absolute legal authority to stand by your side.

Contact Greene & Allison Estate Planning Law to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

Cookie-cutter legal forms don't know your unique family dynamic, your assets, or your actual goals.At Greene & Allison, ...
08/21/2026

Cookie-cutter legal forms don't know your unique family dynamic, your assets, or your actual goals.

At Greene & Allison, we reject assembly-line estate planning. We build a tailored strategy around your real life to ensure the specific people you love are truly protected.

Contact Greene & Allison Estate Planning Law to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

Estate planning is ultimately about protecting the people you love.It helps reduce stress, avoid delays, and provide gui...
08/19/2026

Estate planning is ultimately about protecting the people you love.

It helps reduce stress, avoid delays, and provide guidance when your family needs it most.

Planning ahead is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for future generations.

Because caring for your family also means preparing for the unexpected.

Contact Greene & Allison Estate Planning Law to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

Joint ownership can seem like a simple solution but it doesn’t always protect you the way you think.It may not cover all...
05/29/2026

Joint ownership can seem like a simple solution but it doesn’t always protect you the way you think.

It may not cover all assets, and in some cases, it can create unintended complications or risks.

What feels “set up” today may not hold up when it matters most.

A well-structured plan ensures everything is aligned, not just assumed.

Contact Greene & Allison to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

It’s a common assumption: “My family will be able to handle things.”But without proper authorization, even close family ...
05/27/2026

It’s a common assumption: “My family will be able to handle things.”

But without proper authorization, even close family members can be blocked from accessing accounts or managing finances.

This often leads to stress, confusion, and urgent legal hurdles at the worst possible time.

A clear plan ensures the right people can step in when needed without delays.

Contact Greene & Allison to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

Today, we honor and remember the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are profoundly gratefu...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are profoundly grateful for their selflessness, courage, and dedication to protecting our freedoms.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

We’ve seen it many times: documents are in place, but they’re outdated, incomplete, or not properly structured.And when ...
05/24/2026

We’ve seen it many times: documents are in place, but they’re outdated, incomplete, or not properly structured.

And when something happens, those gaps create confusion, delays, and sometimes conflict within families.

A plan should be clear, coordinated, and built to function when it’s actually needed, not just sit in a drawer.

If you’re not sure your plan would hold up, it’s worth taking a closer look.

Contact Greene & Allison to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

When something happens, your family is already dealing with enough.Adding legal complications, delays, or uncertainty on...
05/22/2026

When something happens, your family is already dealing with enough.

Adding legal complications, delays, or uncertainty only makes things harder.

Estate planning isn’t just about assets, it’s about reducing stress and creating clarity for the people you care about most.

A thoughtful plan is one of the most meaningful ways to support your family.

Contact Greene & Allison to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

It’s one of the most common beliefs and one of the most misunderstood.A will is important, but it still goes through pro...
05/20/2026

It’s one of the most common beliefs and one of the most misunderstood.

A will is important, but it still goes through probate, which means court involvement, delays, and additional costs for your family.

Many people don’t realize this until it’s too late to change the outcome.

A complete plan looks beyond having a will. It focuses on how everything actually works when it’s needed.

Contact Greene & Allison to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation
(415) 981-4100
https://greene-allison.com

Address

1 Sansome Street, Suite 3500
San Francisco, CA
94104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14159814100

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