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Francisco-D.-Silva

Francisco D. Silva
Partner

Francisco D. Silva

Partner

Francisco’s practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning, including lifetime wealth transfers, trust administration, business succession planning and California probate.  Francisco also advises clients on various estate, gift and income tax issues, as well as California property tax concerns.  He is committed to building lasting relationships with clients, ensuring clarity and peace of mind throughout the planning process.  He is known for his personalized approach, taking the time to understand each client’s goals and crafting strategies that align with their long-term objectives.

Francisco lives in Marin with his wife and two young daughters.  His personal journey into estate planning was shaped by firsthand experience when his father passed away unexpectedly. This event inspired Francisco to specialize in this field, driven by a desire to help others navigate similar challenges.  When he’s not at the office, you may find him at a wine tasting in Napa or on a walk with his family at Blackie’s Pasture in Tiburon.

  • Revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney for health care and asset management
  • Irrevocable trusts, such as life insurance trusts, “Crummey” trusts and grantor retained annuity trusts
  • California probate practice
  • Trust administration
  • Federal estate and gift tax return preparation

Admissions/Affiliations

  • State Bar of California
  • Bar Association of San Francisco
  • American Bar Association

Education

  • J.D. – Golden Gate University School of Law, Jesse Carter Society, Certificate of Specialization in Tax Law, 2011
  • B.S. – San Jose State University, cum laude, 2008
  • Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, Member
  • Jesse Carter Society, Member
  • Family Wealth Practice
  • California Probate
  • Trust Administration