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Emily Hester

LAW OFFICE OF EMILY HESTER
www.emilyhesterlaw.com

Areas of Focus: Life and Legacy Planning, Kids Protection Planning

Licensed States: California

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What to expect from Emily Hester

A 15 - minute introductory call to understand your goals and needs
2 - Hour Working Family Wealth Planning Session: A comprehensive look at your current family dynamics and your assets, including a comprehensive inventory of everything you have so none of it is ever lost.
Education on how the law impacts your family and assets, focused specifically on your County, State and Country of residence.
A transparent discussion of your options to care for what matters most to you, no matter what happens Planning options that work for you and the people you love. Relational, compassionate counsel to help you make "eyes wide open" choices for yourself and the people you love.
A clear plan (not just documents) for how your assets and those you love will be taken care of, throughout every stage of life, and in the event of your incapacity or death.

About Emily Hester

Hi, I’m Emily Hester, your local Personal Family Lawyer in Encinitas, California.

I’m here to help you protect what matters most—your family, your assets, and your legacy—by creating an estate plan that keeps your loved ones out of court and out of conflict. Most importantly, I want to give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your family won’t be left with unnecessary stress or legal battles.

I primarily serve families with young kids who are looking for guidance on how to best plan for their minor children.The “mental load” of parenting is never-ending, but every parent deserves to know their children will be cared for both emotionally and financially in the event the unthinkable occurs.

My practice is virtual, which allows me to serve families across California and allows my clients to conveniently meet with me from their home or office.

I received my B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and my J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law. I am also a wife, mother of two kids, and small business owner. On the weekends you can find me at the beach, walking, hiking, or spending time in my backyard with my family.

Testimonials

“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.

“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.

"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.

“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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THE PERSONAL FAMILY LAWYER PROMISE

What makes PFL lawyers different?

How you hire us.

We begin with a comprehensive inventory of everything you own, and everyone you love, and consider it all in a working meeting, called a Family Wealth Planning Session, to guide you to clarify your financial life and legacy goals before we draft a single document.
How we plan.

We work with you throughout every life stage to map out the most likely scenarios for you and the people you love, planning for each as your life, the law, and your assets change over time.
What we protect.

Our Life & Legacy Planning process ensures everything that matters most -- from your financial assets to your values, insights, stories and experience -- are captured and documented during your life and cared for over the generations to come.
What you see.

Transparency in our process, and our fees … all of which are flat fees, agreed to in advance, based on your choices and with no surprises, ensuring we stay on the same side of the table - supporting you to make a lifetime of great decisions - every step of the way.
How we deliver.

Our systems help you get clear and organized, overcoming the exact issues that keep most estate plans from actually working when they are needed most. We help you leave your family with a gift of love, and not a mess.
How our plans work.

One-and-done estate plans focused only on money are a recipe for a big mess. We help you throughout every stage of life and be there for the people you love, when you can’t be.