Every plan at Jay Law is designed, reviewed and signed by an attorney.
Founding Partner, Trusts & Estates
Travis focuses on trusts and estates, and the individuals, families, and fiduciaries who depend on them.
“I came to the practice naturally. My father was an estate planning attorney and my mother worked in adult protective services. Dinnertime conversations focused on how to connect with people so that you could then understand how to best help them. I strive to continue that ethic with Jay Law.”
— Travis Neal
For almost 20 years, Travis has helped Bay Area clients plan for the people they love and has guided families through the work that follows a death or incapacity.
Travis meets clients where they are. Some come to him for a will and a trust. Others need a plan that addresses estate and gift tax, a family business, or California property tax. He takes the time to understand each family before he drafts, so the plan reflects how the client lives and what the client values.
When a loved one passes away or can no longer manage his or her own affairs, Travis advises trustees and executors on how to administer the estate. He has administered complex estates, prepared estate and gift tax returns, and appeared in probate court.
Travis began his career in litigation, where he prepared cases for trial and negotiated settlements in probate, real property, and employment disputes. That experience shapes how he plans today. He drafts with an eye toward the disagreements a plan can prevent.
For five years, Travis wrote and edited practice guides at Continuing Education of the Bar, the publisher California trusts and estates attorneys rely on. His work covered trust drafting, trust and probate administration and litigation, special needs trusts, elder law, conservatorships, and guardianships.
Travis started his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable William Schwarzer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Jay Law, P.C.
Founding Partner, 2026–present
Estate planning, trust and estate administration, and counsel to fiduciaries and beneficiaries.
Boutique Trusts and Estates Firms, Bay Area
Attorney, 2020–2026
Counseled fiduciaries administering complex trusts and estates and helped clients establish tax-intensive estate plans. Prepared estate and gift tax returns, developed business succession plans, and advised clients on California property tax planning.
Continuing Education of the Bar, Oakland
Content Attorney, 2015–2020
Worked with contributing authors to update six practice guides each year, with a focus on elder law, conservatorships, guardianships, and trust and probate litigation.
Small Bay Area Firms
Attorney, 2009–2016
Met with clients to understand their long-term goals and drafted wills and trusts to meet them. Administered complex estates by drafting petitions, working with appraisers, and appearing in probate court. Counseled clients in conservatorship and guardianship proceedings.
Morrison & Foerster LLP, San Francisco
Associate, 2007–2009
Prepared trial materials for the defense of a municipality in an environmental and land use matter and supervised a team of 20 attorneys on a document review project.
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Law Clerk to the Hon. William Schwarzer, 2006–2007
Conducted research, and wrote memoranda on a wide variety of civil and criminal matters, including intellectual property, constitutional law, and civil rights.
“Estate planning is personal, and clients open up more when they feel at ease. I focus on building that comfort early, so we can talk openly about your goals, your family, and what matters most to you. From there, I build a plan that fits your life and meets your goals.”
— Travis Neal
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