As a single mom, I wanted to ensure that the small business I've worked hard for would be passed…read moreon smoothly, with everything clearly documented and easy for my son to navigate should anything happen to me. The legal process of estate planning felt overwhelming, but I was grateful to have Tara and Arielle address all my concerns and streamline the entire process. I appreciate their transparent pricing and the personalized attention of a small firm, which made me feel valued as a client. Thank you.

After comparing against 6 other law firms to do a trust, I settled on Shaw legal. The deciding…read morefactor was the transparent and competitive pricing on their website and stellar reviews here on Yelp. Although I did find another competitor that was cheaper, it was the bundled package and glowing reviews that sold me. After I made my choice and the deposit was made, Arielle was diligently following up via email after I submitted the online questionnaire. Filling out the questionnaire made the process so much easier! I picked the Basic package which included the trust, POAs, & pour over will in a nice and professional binder. Grant deed was received the next day! Definitely will recommend to family and friends! Thanks Tara and Arielle for a painless process!

We had an excellent experience working with this trust attorney. They were knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, and made what could have been a complicated process feel straightforward and stress-free. They took the time to answer all of my questions and ensured every detail was handled with care. What impressed me most was their commitment to outstanding client service. After our trust was completed, they updated our inventory at no additional charge, which was an unexpected and greatly appreciated gesture. It's rare to find someone who stands behind their work and genuinely puts their clients first. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for an experienced, trustworthy estate planning attorney.

After having my Trust done with a different lawyer about 5-6 years ago, I am extremely grateful I…read morewas recommended to KR Hess Law. From my first contact with them, I was pleasantly impressed by the personnel at K.R. Hess Law. Their kindness, understanding, accessibility was amazing. I instantly felt I can trust them. This was a night and day difference with my previous lawyer. Kristina devoted her time to meet me, listen and understand my situation in order to take every detail in account. They were flexible and made me feel supported. I truly value their professionalism, kindness, efficiency and caring, plus, their quality of work is outstanding.

I was referred to this quality practice by MetLife Legal for estate planning. Caroline was…read morefriendly, polite, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable. Documents were drafted for review in less than a week. The online portal made access to documents easy. My parents were able to sign all final drafts in person with Rachel as she was also the notary. This was an amazing experience. My parents and I recommend this practice without reservation to handle all estate planning matters. Thank you!

This law firm has it all. Whether it is Trust Planning,…read moreProbate, or Real Estate needs Genna and Carolines knowledge base is unmatched in the area. If you're looking for a company with experience and service, PMA LAW is it. They provided a caring hands on personal effect which is not easy to find these days. The PMA Law firm team provides start to finish assistance in Trust or Probate matters and was able to help me in just that. Highly recommend.

My husband and I recommend Jack Stephens enthusiastically as an experienced, knowledgeable and very…read morecapable trust attorney. We spent a couple of years looking for an attorney to update our 20 year-old trust, interviewing several possible attorneys along the way. This wasn't an easy search. Not every attorney has the ability to provide legal provisions that are finely tailored to protect a particular client's interests. Jack Stephens understood what we needed and created for us a collection of trust documents that will cover a host of contingencies and will help us avoid probate. He is a good listener, a good communicator and a very personable individual. \}His work is top notch. -

Jack's webinar on Proposition 19 was excellent. As always, he explained a rather complicated…read moreprocess in a way that was understandable. We also appreciated the information about signing up for Owner's Alert to protect our property from scams. Everyone should do this, but we wouldn't have known about it if we hadn't signed up for this webinar. Looking forward to future webinars! Cynthia Steiger

I was lost. Completely lost in gaining knowledge in what to do concerning a legal matter (details…read morearen't important here). The internet is deep, hard to know who to trust and there were a couple of lawyers I spoke to who wanted my case for the potential benefit. Finding Daniel was truly a godsend for me. It's as if your closest friend is offering help. He did everything possible to make sense of my difficult situation. He got back to me with answers to my questions, promptly. His knowledge and communication was so appreciated. Daniel is the best lawyer I've ever spoken with.

I am so glad I reached out to Attorney Daniel for his expertise! He was very insightful, helpful,…read moreand supportive for my case. He offered practical advice, made things easy to understand, and most importantly, was very kind and friendly. I would recommend him to anyone!

Probate. After the…read moredeath of a loved one, I had missed an important account with an online brokerage firm (I won't name names) and they were making it difficult for me to get the funds meant for me. They were insisting on Probate which is a long and expensive process. I found Catherine Blakespear through a friend. Money well spent. She solved my problem in one week. During my initial consult with her and her partner, they explained all aspects and possibilities of my situation and were clear and specific about fees. Her office is in Del Mar with easy parking. She works in a practice with several attorneys which is a plus for a broader knowledge base. Catherine is a pleasant person to work with and promptly responds to emails and calls. She turned a difficult situation into a positive. Here is her bio. I'm an estate planning attorney who specialized in helping people with all aspects of transferring property at death. I draft wills and trusts. I do probates. I help people with estate administration and asset transfers that are difficult or complicated. Together with my law partner, Tricia A. Smith, we have a particular expertise in real property and the myriad issues related to transferring property within families. I attended Northwestern University, as did Tricia.

Miss Pinchman was a joy to meet with. On top of it in a great office. We put a pin in any project…read morewe had moving forward but would absolutely consider her for business should I need her moving forward.

In my experience, Maya Pinchman is an exceptional attorney. I found her to be thoroughly…read moreknowledgeable and directly involved. She is personable and her response time is excellent. Maya Pinchman was the attorney who executed the estate planning for a close friend of mine. This friend eventually moved to a nursing facility due to health and aging issues. When my friend became physically incapacitated, she asked if I would function as her advocate and POA. She instructed Maya to oversee the requisite paperwork. Since my appointment, my friend has had billing and/or funding issues arise with Medicare, Medicaid, and/or Medi-Cal, especially when temporarily hospitalized. This can be very disconcerting to lay people unfamiliar with the process. Maya has navigated us through rules and regulations relieving stress and providing assurance for financial security. Additionally, as regulations have changed regarding Trust and personal assets, Maya has timely advised us and professionally managed these changes to meet the requirements of the law. Maya has been a godsend providing invaluable legal service and a caring resource. I recommend her with the highest degree of confidence you will be equally as satisfied.

Thank you for helping walk us through the basics of what we need to set up trusts for the kiddos…read moreand holding our hand each step of the way. Elizabeth, thank your for all you do and we will look forward to working with you in the future. Like others in North County, we work very hard and want to make sure we "keep what we earn" - thank you for making this as painless as possible. I'm reminded about the old adage, "nobody wants a lawyer until they NEED one" .. so glad we found you close to home at the right time. Please thank your staff and Brian and we'll see you soon. Truly, Jim

Tresp Law File No. 23-01791…read more After approximately three years of representation, the mineral deed issue became the final straw in Plaintiff's dissatisfaction with Tresp Law. Under the settlement, Defendants were responsible for causing one-half of a specified royalty interest to be transferred to Plaintiff. Tresp Law stepped in and represented that it could handle the deed preparation more quickly and less expensively than if Defendants continued handling it themselves. Tresp Law then spent months researching, preparing, and recording the deed, and Plaintiff paid the firm for that work. The deed was recorded on February 24, 2026. Plaintiff terminated the attorney-client relationship on March 4, 2026. Tresp Law itself acknowledges that the deed work was performed while it represented Plaintiff and that the purpose of that work was to carry out the transfer required by the settlement. After the representation ended, the operator responsible for administering the royalty interest advised that problems existed with the deed and that corrective documentation was required before the interest could be properly divided. Plaintiff requested a refund of the deed-preparation fees. Tresp Law refused. In its August 26, 2026 response, the firm stated that the deed had "conveyed to you an undivided one-half interest, as the Settlement Agreement contemplated," despite the operator's determination that corrective documentation was required. Tresp Law's position appears to be that because it researched, prepared, and recorded a deed, the work was "performed and completed." Plaintiff's position is very different: the firm was paid to prepare a legal instrument that accomplished a specific transfer, not merely to produce and record a document. For Plaintiff, Tresp Law's refusal to refund the fees or otherwise accept responsibility for a deed that required corrective work represents a refusal to stand behind the result of its own legal work. This review addresses only the mineral deed issue. There is considerably more to Plaintiff's three-year experience with Tresp Law. Additional video reviews addressing specific communications, billing issues, litigation decisions, and supporting documents will be published on various social media platforms so viewers can review the record and reach their own conclusions. One of Plaintiff's broader frustrations with Tresp Law was the distinction between work being performed and the case actually moving forward. Plaintiff often felt that tasks were completed, time was billed, and invoices were generated without a corresponding sense that the litigation had materially advanced. In Plaintiff's opinion, a client should not confuse activity with progress. And perhaps that is the larger point. If Tresp Law devoted as much energy to efficient, careful, results-oriented work for its clients as Plaintiff believes it devotes to disputing or attempting to remove unfavorable public reviews, Plaintiff's experience with the firm might have been very different. In Plaintiff's opinion, a law firm's reputation is better protected by the quality of its work than by trying to control criticism of that work. Plaintiff is prepared to post the relevant emails, invoices, recorded deed, operator correspondence, and other supporting documentation so readers can review the underlying record for themselves and reach their own conclusions.

I've been working with Rod Hatley and his team for six years and he's always been there to provide…read morethe utmost professional, knowledge and expedient service in the Estate Planning process. Since 2017 we have leaned on him for estate advice regarding marriage, children, home ownership, and investments. Highly recommend.

Rod is one of the friendliest and kindest people I know, which is important when finding a lawyer…read moreto work with you on your estate planning matters. He is thorough and great at following through with what he says he will do. I would recommend anyone in need of a Living Trust or review of their estate plan to see Rod!

Beyond impressed with the friendly and professional nature of how the formation of our trust…read morepaperwork was handled. The staff here is knowledgeable and I would recommend them to anyone.

From the owner: Day & Associates, Inc. is a law firm focused in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, and…read morewealth preservation. We form comprehensive living trust estate plans which include a living trust, pour-over wills, durable powers of attorney for finances and health care, and transfer documents. Our law firm also focuses on forming international asset protection trusts, domestic asset protection trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, real estate privacy trusts (land trusts), prenuptial agreements, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and offshore companies. We are nationally known for our use of both domestic and offshore structures to meet our clients' goals.