San Diego Estate Planning Attorney
Wills - Trusts - Probate
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Del Principe provides comprehensive, individualized estate plans for individuals, couples and families to plan both for the death of one spouse and or unexpected incapacity through injury or illness.
I am a San Diego estate planning attorney who has been in private practice since 1997. You will meet with me personally, not a paralegal or assistant, and I offer free initial consultations to discuss your estate planning goals and options.
Wills & Trusts
A simple will defines how you wish your assets to be distributed upon your death, but it doesn’t take into account circumstances that occur while you are living.
A trust however is designed to protect you during life as well as upon death.
For people with significant assets or if you own real estate or have other liquid assets and/or minor children a well established estate plan willl give you piece of mind. You may be surprised how a relatively small estate ($100,000 or more) brings you into the probate court with its accompanying headaches and expenses.
I offer a complex estate plan package that typically includes the following:
- A will
- A living will or as known as a directive to physicians
- A certificate of trust
- Various types of trusts to transfer or protect assets
- Health care power of attorney allowing a nominated guardian to make medical decisions (surgery, lifesaving measures)
- Financial power of attorney
I can design trusts for different purposes:
- To transfer assets without triggering estate taxes
- To protect a couple’s assets if one spouse requires long-term care
- To hold assets for children until they reach a designated age.
- Special needs trusts to provide for future financial and medical care of children with developmental disabilities or vulnerable adults.
- Business trusts, as for two friends who buy a home together
Probate & Estate Administration
I also assist people who are named executor or executrix when a family member dies, helping settle all the affairs of the estate, including distribution of assets and payment of debts.
Whatever your estate planning needs, I have the experience and the knowledge to craft a solution and “put it in writing.” Contact San Diego estate planning lawyer Jacqueline Del Principe today to schedule your free consultation .
Doing it right upfront helps to avoid legal headaches and expenses down the road. Remember a stitch in time saves nine.
858-484-3208
Law Offices of Jacqueline Del Principe
San Diego Estate Planning Attorney
Wills - Trusts - Probate
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Del Principe of San Diego, California, represents clients in estate planning, small businesses, and trademarks and patents. She sees clients throughout San Diego County, particularly the North County Inland communities of Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Poway, Escondido, Carmel Mountain, Sabre Springs and surrounding areas.
