Black Point in eastern Novato sits where San Pablo Bay meets the Petaluma River and tidal marshes. Centered near 38.0806° N, 122.5079° W (Google Maps), this low-lying community blends waterfront homes, light industrial yards, and ranchland. Current population: about 1,300 residents within the broader Black Point-Green Point area.
Its history ties to ranching, ship traffic along the sloughs, and the development of Highway 37. Nearby landmarks include Stafford Lake Park, Olompali State Historic Park, Novato Community Hospital (Sutter), Marin County Civic Center, Hamilton Field/Hamilton Wetlands, Rush Creek Open Space Preserve, Black Point Boat Launch, and the Novato History Museum.
We help Black Point property owners with estate plans that address waterfront parcels, ADUs, and mixed-use lots—coordinating title for properties near Black Point-Green Point, Atherton Avenue corridors, and parcels impacted by flood zones. We draft trusts, transfer-on-death deeds, and LLC succession plans for small contractors and marina-adjacent businesses.
Climate considerations include sea-level rise, king tides, and FEMA AE flood zones along Black Point’s marsh edges. We integrate flood insurance documentation, appraisal impacts, and resilience investments into trust and tax planning. We comply with Marin County probate rules, Novato municipal codes for real property transfers, and California trust, property, and community property statutes.
We also serve nearby neighborhoods: Hamilton (base-conversion homes, HOA rules), Ignacio (condos and townhomes with shared-interest estates), and San Marin (larger lots with multi-generational planning). Our office uses e-signatures, recycled paper, and secure digital records, supporting local watershed and wetlands groups through pro bono clinics.
Contact the Law Office of Matthew W. Harris for estate planning in Black Point.