San Diego, California Estate Planning Attorney
Wills • Trusts • Estate planning • Guardianships • Health care directives
Making the decision to create an estate plan is critical to having your choices reflected in the distribution of your assets, or, in your financial and personal interests, should you become incapacitated. At Eriqat and Associates, Attorneys at Law, our primary attorney is trained as a financial planner and is an experienced estate planning attorney committed to protecting your family and financial interests.
Our estate-planning attorney is experienced with:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate
- Guardianships and conservatorships
- Healthcare directives
- Durable power of attorney (for health care and property)
- Power of attorney
Helping you make strategic plans at every life stage
Younger people need to start planning as soon as possible. Unfortunately, many young people fail to make proper arrangements and are left without an estate plan when there is a tragedy or should they become incapacitated. Whether you are newly married, recently divorced, or facing retirement, it is important to have a solid estate plan and your financial and health care interests secured.
Creating trusts to support your loved ones and secure a financial future
Most people need more than a simple will to protect their loved ones and an immediate or future financial interest. A trust may have tax benefits and allows property to pass more easily on to your loved ones than a simple will. It is not a public document and, unlike a will that is filed in court, will allow you to maintain discretion over distribution.
Health care directives and Durable Powers of Attorney to protect your interests and your family
Health care directives make your intentions legally viable. A durable power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to handle your financial and legal affairs. When you do not make these arrangements, a family member may be forced to obtain a conservatorship to allow them to make arrangements for you and care for your affairs. We will explore all your rights and options and help you make the appropriate determinations to protect your interests and your family.