Law Office of Christine Padilla
“Her expertise in estate planning and probate law is evident, and her ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner is truly commendable.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Encinitas, CA
15 firms listed · 8 in Encinitas · 12 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 17, 2026
Law Offices of Merwyn J Miller
“Incidentally he took his time to speak with me, and was considerate and willing to lend a hand, and explain what lays ahead for my situation.”
Carl Dimeff Attorney at Law
“Carl Dimeff has been handling our trust planning since we moved to California more than 10 years ago.”
Law Office of Russell E. Griffith
Salman Law APC
Security Planning Group
“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.”
The 15 firms listed for Encinitas, CA write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Encinitas, CA
8 of the 15 firms we list are based in Encinitas; the other 7 serve Encinitas from Carlsbad (5 mi) and San Diego (17 mi). 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 514 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (90%) and quality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "patient" and "knowledge". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (4), trust administration (4), probate (3) and elder law (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers payment plans; 6 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are some listed estate planning firms outside Encinitas?
Of the 15 firms shown, 8 keep an office in Encinitas. The others come from other towns within 20 mi. Planning takes only a handful of meetings, so people often travel for the right fit. Distances are straight-line.
The Law Office of Asha J. Wilbun
Law Offices of Hayward K. Colby
Odgers Law Group
“Matt has been my business attorney for the past 4 years and he is the best, Id be lost without his guidance!!”
Opelon
“Going thru a legal separation was difficult enough, but Owen and his assistant Julie were cheerful, helpful, and most of all very clear in communicating the correct protocol for the trust.”
Weiner Law
“We are so grateful we were referred to Weiner Law and will definitely engage them again for any future Estate Planning needs.”
Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan
“We are very pleased with the completed trust, and we will certainly return to Greg in the future for any other legal matters we might encounter.”
Geiger Law Office
“The team at Geiger Law showed great empathy for our situation and turned around the docs in record time, followed up with signings by their Notary hours later.”
Rassman Law
“Professional, Information is explained in easy to understand terms, easy to reach and price quoted to me was well below other Estate Planners”
Fischer & van Thiel
“They're very dependable, knowledgeable, and experienced.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Encinitas
- “Always willing and able to take the time to explain details in a way that is easy to understand.” — client of Carl Dimeff Attorney at Law
- “I will hire her again and would highly recommend her services and office.” — client of Law Office of Christine Padilla
- “William and Ali made us feel comfortable and confident during the process.” — client of Geiger Law Office
- “The whole process was smooth and painless. I also appreciated that Owen was willing to give us a ballpark on pricing before we started.” — client of Opelon
- “Outstanding service! We now have peace of mind knowing that our assets are protected and that our wishes will be carried out as intended.” — client of Geiger Law Office
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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