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Law Office of Christine Padilla

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Wills, Trusts, AND AN Estate Plan, Probate IN California, Successor Trustee Duties AND Trust Administration

“Christine and her staff were very understanding of our scenario and acted to help us get everything secured in the event that something occurred to either of us.”

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Law Offices of Merwyn J Miller

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Estate Planning Lawyer, VA Pension/Aid & Attendance/Medi-Cal, Elder Law Attorney

“While I initially would have scoffed at the suggestion of using an attorney to file for the Aid & Assistance benefits, but as it turns out it is highly recommended and truly beneficial.”

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Salman Law APC

Estate Planning, Business Formation AND Incorporation, Probate

“When you seek the advice of a legal professional, you need to work with an attorney who truly listens to your needs and concerns, following through with a plan of action that fits your specific situation. At Salman Law, APC, we proudly serve individu...”

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Carl Dimeff Attorney at Law

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“Carl's expertise has helped us navigate through recent real estate matters and complex estate law changes in order to maximize our benefits and keep us up-to-date.”

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Law Office of Russell E. Griffith

Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Probate Court Matters

“"Rusty Griffith prepared my family's trust and estate. He made what could be a complicated process very smooth and easy and is a true professional. I can recommend him with full confidence to anyone in need of trust, probate or estate work."”

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Security Planning Group

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Trust

“Earlier this month, we signed and received the completed estate planning documents in an easy to read, organized portfolio binder, all updated with the changes exactly as we requested.”

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The Law Office of Asha J. Wilbun

“I interviewed three other estate planning attorneys in Encinitas and Carlsbad, and I liked Asha's down-to-earth personality the best, plus I related to her much better than the other three attorneys I spoke with which means a lot to me because I knew...”

FAQs

Can I just get forms online for my estate planning?

Yes, you can find forms online. However, they are often generic and do not provide for the specific issues that you will face when making your planning decisions.

How often should I review my documents?

You should review your documents every three to five years or sooner if you have a major event in your life such as marriage, divorce, and birth of children or grandchildren.

If I have a living trust, do I still need a Will?

Even if there is a living trust, it is always a good idea to have at least a simple Will. Very often, by design, oversight, or lack of attention, every asset is not placed in the trust, thus necessitating probate for some assets. Also, the Will may contain other important provisions such as a choice of guardians of minor children.

Is it important to have an Advance Directive or Power of Attorney?

Yes, these are some of the most important documents that you can execute. The Advance Directive appoints a primary and alternate health care representative to make medical decisions for you when you cannot make them for yourself. The agent under your Power of Attorney manages your finances for you.

Is Probate Necessary?

Probate is necessary for all Wills and for an estate that has been left behind without the designation of a valid Will. There are exceptions to this rule, however, and whether or not an estate will have to go through probate depends on the specific case. For example, California estates that are valued under $150,000 can skip the process, as well as property that is named in a trust. But every case is different, and your best bet when facing the possibility of probate is to speak with an experienced California probate lawyer.

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Law Offices of Hayward K. Colby

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Law Office of Jeffrey Gaffney

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Power of Attorney, Asset Protection, Estate Attorney

“Jeff was very helpful - he was very quick and responsive to my questions, he was clear and concise, overall easy to communicate with while providing the write amount of detail to guide me through a complex series of questions.”

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Daniel K. Printz

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Father
Communication
Probate

“Daniel Printz's compassionate approach helps alleviate the stress and uncertainty that often accompany probate cases, allowing me to navigate the process with confidence and peace of mind.”

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Smykowski Law Offices

(48)

Trust Adminstration, Conservatorship & Guardianship, Powers of Attorney

“It was also especially nice to have the "cheat sheet" at the end to tell us what needed to be titled differently now that the trust is set up and how to do it.”

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Odgers Law Group

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Dental Corporations, Dental Support Organizations (Dso), Attorney For Dentists

“Our family needed some legal guidance and he was quick to respond to our questions, gave us other things to think about and consider, and provided us with a wealth of information to better prepare in making important decisions.”

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Law Offices of Sotera L. Anderson - Lemon Law and Estate Planning

(42)

Brand
Questions
Trust

“Sotera understands the process, she explains what the manufacturers actions and motives are, and she proceeds with her obvious outstanding knowledge and experience in pushing for a favorable outcome.”

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Opelon

(49)

Power of Attorney
Questions
Knowledge

“Throughout the whole process Opelon's team was communicative and responsive and I am so glad that I decided to use them to help get through the tedious probate process.”

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Weiner Law

(50)

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax Protection

“They even realized that my dad was on one of the titles and prepared the required documentation for him to get notarized in order to transfer the title into the new trust.”

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Preston Estate Planning

(49)

Federal Estate Tax vs. the Capital Gains Tax, Life Planning, Disabilities

“We re-stated our family trust to correct some clear errors and now have much more knowledge about the issues and peace of mind that our family is now in good hands with John, JM and their team of excellent attorneys.”

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Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan

(44)

Immigration, Bankruptcy, Family Law

“I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional support and guidance my attorney has provided me throughout the past six years on my journey towards obtaining citizenship.”

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Geiger Law Office

(50)

Business Formation, Estate Planning, Retirement Plan Trusts

“I was particularly impressed by William Lang and Jessica Kane with the attention to detail in drafting the trust documents and the clear explanations provided during the consultation.”

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Rassman Law

(43)

Trust Administration, Carlsbad Estate Planning, Probate

“Being a lawyer I was not only impressed with his knowledge (he explained the options in a concise and cogent manner) but his extraordinary professionalism.”

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Kris Mukherji

(33)

Personal Injury, Business, Probate

“He explained patiently the process, pro's and con's, suggestions on best practices and then followed through with next steps, always proactive in his communications and prompt on the responses.”

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Fischer & van Thiel

(41)

Paralegal
Court
Pay

“I can not say enough about how wonderful our experience was with Fischer and Van Thiel, everyone was kind, knowledgeable and understanding to everyone involved in the adoption case.”

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Law Offices of Jonathan P. Musgrove

(50)

Patient
Trust
Documents

“Jon Musgrove made the entire process of creating our Living Trust and Powers of Attorney both comfortable and easy to understand--allowing us to make the perfect choices for our family.”

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Anderson Estate Law

(49)

What We Do, Watch a Video, Leave a Legacy

“I am a patent engineer and have worked with attorneys full time for the past 20 years and the Anderson team sticks out in my mind as a shining example of customer focus, and they are affordable to boot.”

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The Law Offices of Joseph Battle Carnohan

(19)

Divorce
Question
Team

“We were very impressed when one of the judges acknowledged his ability to make difficult cases work in the pass and wanted to know what was so different about this case.”

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Average Cost	$433
Minimum cost	$217
Maximum cost	$2811
Avg Per Hour Rates	$325

Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Encinitas, CA

The highest-rated Asset Protection & Estate Planning Law companies out of 155 vetted & reviewed in the Encinitas area.

Law Office of Christine Padilla

Law Offices of Merwyn J Miller

Salman Law APC

Carl Dimeff Attorney at Law

Law Office of Russell E. Griffith

Security Planning Group

The Law Office of Asha J. Wilbun

Law Offices of Hayward K. Colby

Law Office of Jeffrey Gaffney

Daniel K. Printz

Smykowski Law Offices

Odgers Law Group

Law Offices of Sotera L. Anderson - Lemon Law and Estate Planning

Opelon

Weiner Law

Preston Estate Planning

Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan

Geiger Law Office

Rassman Law

Kris Mukherji

Fischer & van Thiel

Law Offices of Jonathan P. Musgrove

Anderson Estate Law

The Law Offices of Joseph Battle Carnohan

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