Packey Law Corporation

Packey Law Corporation has served El Dorado Hills and the greater Sacramento region for over 15 years, combining legal expertise with deep understanding of California's property tax system. Our practice focuses exclusively on tax law, giving us specialized knowledge that generalist firms simply can't match when it comes to complex assessment disputes and property tax planning. We understand that property taxes represent a significant ongoing expense for homeowners and investors throughout El Dorado County. Our approach goes beyond simple appeals to include strategic tax planning, helping clients understand their rights and options under California's unique property tax laws, including Proposition 13 protections and assessment transfer rules.

Our comprehensive property tax services encompass every aspect of assessment law and appeal procedures. We begin each engagement with thorough analysis of your property's assessment history, recent sales activity in your area, and applicable assessment methodologies. When overassessments are identified, we prepare detailed appeals backed by professional appraisals and market evidence. Beyond individual appeals, we provide strategic counsel on property tax implications of ownership changes, new construction, and property improvements. We handle Proposition 13 base year value transfers, parent-child exclusions, and grandparent-grandchild transfers. Our services extend to representing clients in formal hearing procedures, negotiating with assessor offices, and pursuing appeals through California's Board of Equalization when necessary. We also counsel clients on timing strategies for property improvements and ownership changes to minimize assessment increases.

Our appeal process starts with comprehensive legal and factual analysis to determine the strength of potential appeals and strategic considerations. We review assessment rolls, comparable sales data, and property characteristics to build compelling cases for value reduction. As attorneys, we can provide legal representation that goes beyond what unlicensed consultants can offer. We handle all procedural requirements, ensuring compliance with strict deadlines and evidentiary standards required by California law. Our preparation includes securing professional appraisals when needed, researching comparable properties, and preparing legal arguments that address both valuation and procedural issues. We represent clients at all levels of the appeal process, from informal conferences to formal hearings and beyond.

We serve all of El Dorado County, with particular focus on El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Placerville, and South Lake Tahoe. Our knowledge of local market conditions, recent development patterns, and assessment practices throughout the county gives us strategic advantages in preparing and presenting appeals for properties in these diverse market areas.