Estate Planning in Encinitas, CA

Helping You Protect What Matters Most: Your Family, Your Assets & Your Peace of Mind

Estate Planning Services Tailored to Your Family

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At the Law Office of Emily Hester in Encinitas, we specialize in creating personalized estate plans for your family. We do not have a one-size fits all solution for our clients. We tailor plans to your unique family dynamics and assets.

Whether you're setting up a living will or trust, establishing powers of attorney, creating advance healthcare directives, or securing guardianship for your minor children, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

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Revocable Living Trusts & Wills

Living Trusts and Wills ensure your assets pass to the people you choose in the way that you want. We strive to keep your family out of court and out of conflict.

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Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives

Powers of Attorney & Advance Health Care Directives ensure your agents can make financial, medical, and legal decisions for you if you become incapacitated.

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Planning for Your Minor Children

Minor children have unique needs. We ensure your kids, and the money you leave behind for them, will be cared for by the people you want in the way that you want.

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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Take the First Step by Scheduling an Intro Call

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  • Schedule a complimentary intro call to assess your estate planning needs and learn more about our processes.

  • Answer an online questionnaire about your family dynamics and your assets before coming in for a Planning Session with Emily Hester.

  • Attend a Planning Session with Emily Hester and virtually design a plan that will keep your family out of court and out of conflict.

  • Comprehensively review your plan and then sign all of your documents before a mobile notary at your home or office.

  • Meet with Emily Hester to discuss retitling your assets and updating your beneficiaries to align with your Trust.

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From The Families We’ve Helped

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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.

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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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“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.

Meet Emily Hester, Esq.

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Hi, I’m Emily Hester, a local estate planning attorney in Encinitas, California.

I’m here to help you protect what matters most—your family, your assets, and your peace of mind—by creating an estate plan that keeps your loved ones out of court and out of conflict. Together, we’ll take a comprehensive look at your family dynamics, inventory your assets, and design a personalized plan that aligns with your values, goals, and unique circumstances.

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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?