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Deb L. KinneyEstate Planning Attorney in Emeryville, CA
TrustParency PC
Estate PlanningFamily LawProbateTrust AdministrationTrust and Estate Litigation
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Contact
Email
info@trust-parency.com
Phone
415-393-2854
Website
Address
Emeryville, CA, 94608, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
California1996
About
Deb L. Kinney is Of Counsel at JKZ LLP. She is one of the three founders of the firm. We are forever grateful for her contributions that are core to what JKZ LLP is today. In 2020, Deb transitioned to an Of Counsel role to pursue her passion for advocacy in social justice reform and to help with the election. Deb also volunteered as a mediator for the San Francisco Superior Court Probate Department. While she continued to assist some clients within the firm, she launched a new business venture in 2024 providing probate and trust administration services through TrustParency PC. She can now be reached directly at deb@trust-parency.com. Deb is a Super Lawyer and is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Deb has a B.A. from University of California at Berkeley, a J.D. from New College School of Law, is a member of the California State Bar Trusts and Estates Section, and the Bar Association of San Francisco, among other organizations. Deb presently sits on the board of The Equal Rights Advocates and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Deb has served on the boards of Horizons Foundation, Tides Advocacy, Equality California and the Equality California PAC for many years. Deb has been extensively involved and remains committed to advocacy for all people, has worked tirelessly on behalf of the LGBTQ community regarding income, property and estate tax issues and continues to work on women and gender equity issues.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
New College of California School of Law, San Francisco, California | J.D. | University of California, Berkeley, California | B.A.
Certifications
Certified Specialist in Estate PlanningTrust and Probate LawCalifornia
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
CA Super Lawyers Selisse Berry Legacy Leader Award Winner, SF Business Times | Selisse Berry Legacy Leader Award Winner, SF Business Times
Associations
California State Bar, Trust and Estates Section (Member) | Bar Association of San Francisco (Member) | American Bar Association (Member) | National LGBT Bar Association (Board of Directors) | Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (Member)
Speaking
Bar Association of San Francisco, Presenter, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015 | Speaker at Fortune 500 companies including Google, Intuit, Oracle, Schwab, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, Facebook, Merrill Lynch, Northern Trust, Morgan Stanley, amongst many others | Speaker at NorCal FPA Annual Meeting, 2010, 2015, 2019 | Speaker at Stanford Charitable Planning Seminar, 2016 - Present
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Updated: May 25, 2026