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Tim Kneis
Tim Kneis is a paralegal who works out of our Oakland office where his work focuses on several probate and post-death trust administrations.
Tim worked as a Probate Examiner for almost 20 years, providing him with knowledge of the internal workings of the probate court, a history of judicial court rulings, and also how to avoid common pitfalls with probate court filings. Prior to joining Fennemore, Tim was a Trust Officer at a bank. A law firm he worked with closely was looking for a probate paralegal, and he thought it would be a nice and challenging change. In his role at our firm, Tim takes great pride in knowing that the services we provide the clients are tremendously helpful during what can be a difficult time following the death of a loved one.
Outside of work, Tim unwinds by reading and playing golf.
Education
- B.A., San Francisco State University
Areas Of Practice
Thoughtful and careful preparation of estate plan documents is key to wealth preservation and transition. Proper implementation and diligent administration are equally critical.
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Member, San Francisco Bar Association
Articles and Presentations
- Speaker, “The Probate Process from Start to Finish in California,” National Business Institute
- Speaker, “How to Avoid Being Haunted by Probate Pitfalls,” Daily Journal Corporation
- Speaker, “Conservatorship and Guardianship Accountings, Keeping Tabs and How to Read Between the Lines of an Accounting,” California Association of Superior Court Investigators
- Speaker, “Recent Developments and Current Topics in the San Francisco Probate Court,” Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Section of the San Francisco Bar Association
- Presenter, “And the estate is in a position to be closed – Petitions for Final Distribution in California Probate Estates,” Continuing Education of the Bar
Admissions
- *Not licensed to the practice of law