Xuanning Lu, Estate Planning Attorney in Santa Cruz, California

Xuanning concentrates on estate planning, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Xuanning handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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• Slip & Fall

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Xuanning's primary office is at 18 Westwood Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-1466. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Xuanning usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Xuanning discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Xuanning for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Xuanning walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Xuanning offer a free consultation?

  Xuanning charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Xuanning's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Xuanning's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in California typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Xuanning gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Xuanning take my case if I'm outside Santa Cruz?

  Xuanning is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Xuanning will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Xuanning?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Xuanning will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Xuanning accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Xuanning's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.