The Law Office of Emily Hester Reviews

As a virtual firm, we’re proud to help individuals and families across California feel confident and secure in their estate planning decisions. Read what our clients have to say about their experience working with Emily Hester.

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From Our Clients

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“This estate planning process seemed intimidating, but Emily was so reassuring and informed. She made it simple and I feel a huge weight off knowing this is all taken care of. Could not recommend more!”

~ Madeleine V.

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“Estate planning was something that my husband and I steadfastly avoided for many years.  It all seemed too stressful and fraught with emotional decisions.  We are so very fortunate to have met Emily, who guided us through the process with her expertise and good judgment.  She handled difficult conversations with the utmost respect and sensitivity, helping us to assess, navigate and formalize a plan that was best for us.  Her knowledge, skill and overall thoughtfulness were invaluable.  We are forever grateful to her for setting up our family planning in the best possible way.”

~ Tess B.

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"We had a wonderful experience working with Emily to design our family's estate plan. She was knowledgable, attentive, and made the process smooth and easy to understand. Her professionalism and clear communication gave us peace of mind about taking care of each other and our children." 

~ Christopher J.

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“We highly recommend Emily for estate planning. She made everything smooth, seamless and clear. Emily was always on time, prepared and thoughtfully guided us through the entire process. She answered all our questions carefully and followed up promptly. Everyone should have a plan in place and Emily is the right person to help you!”

~ Vichai P.

Why Estate Planning Matters & How We Help

Avoid Probate Court

Probate is a public and expensive process that can be easily avoided. We will help you avoid leaving a mess for your family by creating a revocable living trust for your family.

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Take Care of Your Kids

Documenting your wishes ahead of time will give you peace of mind. We will help guide you to make all of the hard decisions in advance to eliminate any confusion and stress for your loved ones later.

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Have Peace of Mind

Only you know what is best for your kids. We will counsel you to create a plan that will take care of your kids both emotionally and financially.

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Plan for Incapacity

We can’t predict the future, but we can plan for the unexpected. We will assist you with appointing agents to make important decisions for you if you are someday not able to make those decisions yourself.

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Have you named legal guardians for your kids?

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Download Our Free Kids Protection Planning Guide

When thinking about whether this is the right time to do your estate planning, ask yourself these questions:

  1. Who would take care of my kids if something happened to me and my partner?

  2. Would my loved ones have immediate access to enough financial resources to properly care for my children?