Amy E. Bankoff, Attorney at Law
Amy Bankoff is an experienced estate planning attorney whose practice encompasses probate, trust administration, and charitable giving. She focuses on every aspect of estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, advance health care directives, durable powers of attorney, real property deeds, and nominations of guardians for minors. Ms. Bankoff carefully tailors each estate plan to reflect her clients’ personal values, family needs, and financial priorities. Her services also include preparing pre-marital and postnuptial agreements, updating retirement and insurance beneficiary designations, and ensuring that asset distributions align with her clients’ wishes and long-term estate goals.
In addition to estate planning, Ms. Bankoff guides executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through every stage of trust administration and probate proceedings. This includes preparing and filing court petitions, funding sub-trusts, managing real property transactions, and overseeing the final distribution of estates.
Ms. Bankoff is proud to serve individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Goleta, California. She also provides counsel to clients with complex estates and multi-jurisdictional considerations across the United States and internationally.
Experience
Experience
Experience
With years of personal and professional experience, Ms. Bankoff understands how overwhelming and painful it can be when a loved one passes and their affairs are left unsettled. This insight drives her commitment to help clients put thoughtful plans in place, ensuring their wishes are honored and their families are cared for.
Skill
Experience
Experience
Ms. Bankoff graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law and is an active member of the State Bar of California, Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Santa Barbara Barristers, and Santa Barbara Women Lawyers.
Dedication
Experience
Dedication
As your estate planning attorney, Ms. Bankoff is here to support you. Her mission is to help you protect what matters most and ensure your legacy is carried out just as you envision. For your convenience, she offers meetings in your home, online, or at her offices in Montecito, Santa Barbara, and Goleta, California.