Marinship in Sausalito sits along Richardson Bay with a working waterfront, creative studios, and marine businesses. Born from WWII shipyard development, it remains industrial-meets-arts, with houseboat communities and adaptive reuse warehouses. Coordinates: approximately 37.866° N, 122.497° W (Google Maps). Estimated population: about 1,500 within the Marinship/Houseboat districts.
Nearby landmarks include Sausalito City Hall, Marinship Park, Bay Model Visitor Center, US Army Corps of Engineers headquarters at the Bay Model, Gateway Shopping Center, Sausalito Police Department, Fort Baker, Marin Health Medical Center (nearby in Greenbrae), Cavallo Point Lodge, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Law Office of Matthew W. Harris provides estate planning tailored to live-work spaces, maritime assets, and small creative firms. We draft trusts addressing houseboat berth rights, LLC membership for marine services, and succession plans for studios on Liberty Ship Way. We coordinate with marinas on transfer requirements and insurance.
Local regulations include Sausalito zoning for the Industrial/Marinship district, shoreline sea-level rise policies, and liveaboard and berth-transfer rules. We align plans with Marin County probate procedures and California community property law, and incorporate climate risk provisions for flood, storm surge, and evacuation.
We also serve adjacent neighborhoods: New Town (downtown Sausalito), Hurricane Gulch, and The Hill. Services include advance directives, special needs trusts, and business continuity plans for galleries, boatyards, and hospitality operators.
Our firm uses e-signatures, recycled paper when printing is required, secure cloud storage, and supports local shoreline restoration groups. Contact the Law Office of Matthew W. Harris for estate planning in Marinship.