Menu of Services

Below you can find many of the services we provide. 

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​​Probate


Wills
Trusts
Revocable Living Trusts
Testamentary Trusts
Irrevocable Trusts
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Lead Trusts
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
Personal Residence Trusts
Estate Planning
Durable Powers of Attorney
Advance Health Care Directives
Conservatorships
Guardianships
Trust Administration ​

What We Offer

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The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee is a full service estate planning law firm located in Palm Desert, California.  Our primary practice areas include estate planning, probate and trust administration.  Most importantly, however, we are here to help you leave your legacy.  

About Our Office

Probate

Spousal Property Petitions

Petitions to Determine Succession to Real 

Petitions to Appoint Trustee

Estate Litigation 

​​Trust Litigation 

Will Contests

Real Estate Transactions

Business Law

Nonprofit Law

501(c)(3) Charitable Organizations

Form 1023 Application for Recognition of Tax Exempt Status

Tax Law and Planning

Estate and Gift Tax Returns