AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
San Diego County Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
San Diego County Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Walton Injury Law

5.0
31 Reviews
  • 12555 High Bluff Drive, Suite 333, San Diego, CA 92130+1 location

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal Injury and Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Serving Southern California

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents, and 26 more

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Aurelio Velazquez
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  • 402 West Broadway, Suite 860, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • Experience Gets Results

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, 3M Earplugs, and 17 more

Norman Olney
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  • Location Available by Appointment, San Diego, CA 91911+1 location

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced*Efficient*Effective

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Contracts Disputes, Civil Litigation, and 80 more

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Resnick & Louis, P.C.

4.4
173 Reviews
  • 600 B Street, Suite 1420, San Diego, CA 92101+29 locations

  • Law Firm with 206 lawyers2 awards

  • Resnick & Louis, P.C. is a national mid-size institutional & insurance defense law firm, represented bya team of vastly diverse & experienced attorneys who pride themselves on... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersInsurance Defense, Commercial Insurance Defense, and 9 more

Christopher Ridgeway
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Burkhardt & Larson

4.9
44 Reviews
  • 5531 Cancha De Golf, Suite 205, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA since 1980. Offering Experience and Integrity in The Practice of Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Trial Practice, Real Estate, and 18 more

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  • 401 West A Street, Suite 1100, San Diego, CA 92101+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We are the Inland Empire's Premier Law Firm for Business, Litigation, and Family Legal Matters. Free Consultation with Attorney, Hablamos Espanol.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business and Civil Litigation, and 143 more

Sergio A. Rodriguez-Gomez
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  • 301 Mission Ave., Ste. 205, Oceanside, CA 92054

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAutomobile Accidents, Breach of Contract, and 21 more

  • 7514 Girard Avenue, No. 1-177, La Jolla, CA 92037

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • TAX Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Tax Law, International Tax Planning, and 17 more

David S. Zweig
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  • 800 Silverado Street, Second Floor, La Jolla, CA 92037

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • For more than 28 years, Blanchard, Krasner & French has successfully provided legal counsel for both the business and personal needs of our clients. With offices in Reno, Nevada... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and 17 more

Tang & Associates PLC

4.9
148 Reviews
  • 500 La Terraza Blvd, Suite 150, Escondido, CA 92025+12 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Clearing Debt. Creating Futures.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Defense, and 8 more

  • Free Consultation

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Kevin Tang
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Tresp Law, APC

5.0
20 Reviews
  • 4475 Mission Blvd., Ste. 224, San Diego, CA 92109+1 location

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

Elizabeth Tresp
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  • 121 Broadway, Suite 553, San Diego, CA 92101+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 30 lawyers4 awards

  • Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP was founded in 1994. The founding members had been partners in the largest law firm in the Inland Empire, each with over fifteen years of... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Employment Litigation, and 12 more

Goode | Hemme

4.7
54 Reviews
  • 6310 Greenwich Drive, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92122

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • At Goode | Hemme, a prominent San Diego law firm, delivering outstanding legal service is not just a commitment; it's our business ethos. Focusing on business, real estate,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Transactional Real Estate, and 17 more

John Malki Jr
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  • 16870 West Bernardo Drive, Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92127

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Victor J. Ferrette, A Law Corporation, specializes in estate planning, trust and probate administration and related tax matters. Mr. Ferrette has been certified by the California... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts, Wills, and 4 more

Victor J. Ferrette
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  • 101 West Broadway, Suite 1700, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded in 1977, Duckor Metzger & Wynne, A Professional Law Corporation (DMW) is an AV-rated, full-service, San Diego-based law firm representing clients in a broad range of... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice, Partnership Law, and 13 more

  • 16875 W. Bernardo Drive, Suite 280, San Diego, CA 92127

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • Providing Peace of Mind!

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Litigation Practice, Federal Practice, and 62 more

Gerald L. Bohart
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  • 7825 Fay Avenue Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Law Offices of Robin L. Cahill is a boutique law firm located in La Jolla, providing caring and professional legal representation in the areas of estate planning, probate and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Administration, Probate, and 4 more

Robin L. Cahill
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Will Smith Law

5.0
14 Reviews
  • 139 East Third Avenue.Suite 101, Escondido, CA 92025

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • At Will Smith Law we are zealous advocates who prepare for every case as if it is going to go to trial. Full preparation for trial puts Will Smith Law’s clients in the strongest... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Probate, and 4 more

Will Smith
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  • 550 W C Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101+8 locations

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded by an attorney at law, Samer Habbas, the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has been serving justice and representing clients since 2006. This firm was built on a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Abuse / Neglect, and 38 more

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Jennifer Eseed
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  • 5755 Oberlin Drive, Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92121

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 12 more

Jackie Geller
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Petrov Law Firm

5.0
24 Reviews
  • 380 S. Melrose Dr. Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92101

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • The Petrov Law Firm, established in 2014, provides reliable counsel and outstanding legal representation to persons throughout San Diego County who need help with making estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Dog and Animal Bites, and 12 more

Daniel Petrov
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  • 4445 Eastgate Mall, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Effective and efficient representation in eminent domain, condemnation, land acquisitions, litigation, real estate, business and land use. Contact us today for a free initial... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersEminent Domain, Real Estate-Commercial & Residential

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Mary O'Neill
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  • 1200 Prospect St Suite 400, La Jolla, CA 92037+6 locations

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers1 award

  • Astuno & Associates, APC delivers large-firm quality with small-firm efficiency and personalized service. We collaborate closely with each client to design solutions tailored to... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Property and Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, and 7 more

  • Free Consultation

Walton Law Firm

5.0
89 Reviews
  • 2169 First Ave., San Diego, CA 92101+1 location

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Walton Law Firm is a highly respected personal injury law firm based in North County San Diego that represents individuals and family members who have suffered serious injuries or... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCar Accidents, Borrowed Vehicle Accidents, and 48 more

Randall R. Walton
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  • 1450 Frazee Road, Suite 711, San Diego, CA 92108-4337

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Over 35 years experience with special emphasis in customizing to the client's individual needs.

  • Estate Planning LawyersIndividual, Corporate Tax Planning, and 21 more

  • Free Consultation

Ann Harris
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  • 3111 Camino Del Rio N., Suite 950, San Diego, CA 92108+6 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Ensure your legacy is secure with Sandoval Legacy Group. Without an estate plan, the future of your assets could be left uncertain, leading to potential disputes and confusion for... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Probate, and 4 more

Dennis M. Sandoval
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  • 662 Encinitas Boulevard, Suite 240, Encinitas, CA 92024+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do?An estate planning lawyer should have extensive expertise beyond the preparation of a last will and testament. A last will and testament is a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Probate / Trust Administration, and 2 more

Gabriel L. Katzner
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RMO LLP

5.0
47 Reviews
  • 1450 Frazee Road, Suite 610, San Diego, CA 92108+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers1 award

  • Strategic, efficient, effective probate and trust estate legal services in California and Texas.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Litigation, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

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Uzzell Branson IV
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  • 401 W A Street, Suite 340, San Diego, CA 92101+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers2 awards

  • Founded by a Father, Designed for Fathers. Whether it be divorce, custody, domestic violence accusations, or child support, a father can rest assured that his case is in goods hand... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child Support, and 16 more

  • 600 West Broadway, Suite 1500, San Diego, CA 92101-3384+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 150 lawyers2 awards

  • More than a century of results and client service that exceed expectations

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Eminent Domain, and 24 more

Elisha Harp
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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How can I get estate asset protection?

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Answered by attorney Mark T. Peters (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Peters Law, PLLC
You need to talk with a local estate planning attorney. There are so many questions that need to be asked and so many issues to be addressed that it cannot be answered over the internet. It might be as simple as forming an LLC. It could be as complicated as forming a Cook Island Trust, with a bunch of LLCs. It may be that no matter what you do, you will be at risk. So talk with a local attorney.
You need to talk with a local estate planning attorney. There are so many questions that need to be asked and so many issues to be addressed that it cannot be answered over the internet. It might be as simple as forming an LLC. It could be as complicated as forming a Cook Island Trust, with a bunch of LLCs. It may be that no matter what you do, you will be at risk. So talk with a local attorney.
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I have a power of attorney for my mom will that apply to medical decisions or do I require a separate medical power of attorney?

Answered by attorney James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Estate Planning lawyer at James Oberholtzer, Chartered
No, in Oregon you need a separate medical directive. There is a state sanctioned form that everyone uses.
No, in Oregon you need a separate medical directive. There is a state sanctioned form that everyone uses.

Who cashes an unclaimed funds check in a deceased family members name?

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Answered by attorney Christine Sabio Socrates (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Christine Sabio Socrates Attorney at Law
Unfortunately, she will not be able to cash this check if it is made out to the "estate of". She can apply for a release of assets in the probate court or if there is no other estate, sometimes the insurance company will reissue the check if you can prove it is the only asset and she is the only heir. It sometimes can be successful, but it depends on the insurance company.
Unfortunately, she will not be able to cash this check if it is made out to the "estate of". She can apply for a release of assets in the probate court or if there is no other estate, sometimes the insurance company will reissue the check if you can prove it is the only asset and she is the only heir. It sometimes can be successful, but it depends on the insurance company.
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