Linda Suzanne Durston
Law Offices of Linda S. Durston • Berkeley, CA
Elder LawEstate PlanningPersonal InjuryProbate
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Email
linda@durstonlaw.com
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Berkeley, CA, US
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About
**Linda Suzanne Durston, Ph.D., J.D.** *Estate Planning and Probate Attorney* *Law Offices of Linda S. Durston, Berkeley, CA* Linda Suzanne Durston is a distinguished attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law at the Law Offices of Linda S. Durston in Berkeley, California. With an impressive academic background that includes both a Ph.D. and a J.D., Ms. Durston brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. Her areas of focus encompass estate planning, special needs and incapacity planning, probate and trust administration, as well as conservatorship and guardianship law. Dedicated to advocating for the elderly and those with special needs, Ms. Durston has a strong foundation in public benefits administration, ensuring that her clients receive the assistance and resources they need. As a respected member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, and the Berkeley-Albany Bar Association, she is actively involved in shaping the future of elder law. Ms. Durston's leadership roles include chairing the Elder Law, Conservatorship, and Guardianship Committee of the Alameda County Bar Association and the East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers from 2008 to 2010. She is also a member of the California State Bar Trusts and Estates Executive Committee, contributing to various subcommittees focused on incapacity, estate planning, and consumer education. In addition to her practice, Ms. Durston is a prolific author and contributor to esteemed legal publications, including co-authoring chapters in the University of California's Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) practice treatises on conservatorships and special needs trusts. Her commitment to education and advocacy makes her a trusted resource for clients navigating the complexities of estate planning and probate law in California. For personalized legal guidance in estate planning and probate matters, contact Linda Suzanne Durston to schedule a consultation.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
Credentials
Education
1999 New College of CA School of Law J.D. 1984 University of California, Berkeley Ph.D. 1979 Univ of California Berkeley M.A. 1977 University of California - Berkeley B.A.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2012 California Conservatorship Practice Limited Conservatorships (Chapter 22) 2012 California Trust Litigation, Matthew Bender Seeking or Opposing Removal of Trustee (Chapter 12) 2011 Special Needs Trusts: Planning, Drafting Administration, CEB Estate Planning (Chapter 5) 2011 California Conservatorship Practice Duties of Conservators of the Estate
Associations
2010 - Present California State Bar Trusts & Estates Executive Committee Member 2000 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 2000 - Present California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers
Speaking
2010 3d Annual Meeting Social Security Update
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Updated: May 25, 2026