Estate Planning Built Around Real Life
Effective estate planning requires more than documents. It requires strategy, foresight, and a clear understanding of how California law works in practice.
A Boutique Estate Planning Law Firm in San Diego
At Peaceful Warrior Law, we build estate plans that:
- Prevent avoidable probate and court delays
- Protect assets from unnecessary exposure
- Prepare for incapacity and long-term care needs
- Reduce the likelihood of family conflict
Every plan is designed around your goals, assets, and family structure; not templates or shortcuts.
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Comprehensive Legal Planning Under One Roof
Our firm focuses exclusively on estate planning and related legal strategies, allowing us to provide deeper guidance and more effective planning.
Estate Planning & Trusts
Thoughtfully structured estate plans ensure assets are managed during your lifetime and distributed according to your wishes.
- Revocable living trusts
- Wills and pour-over wills
- Powers of attorney
- Advance healthcare directives
- Trust funding and asset alignment
Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning
Planning for aging and long-term care requires legal foresight and careful coordination.
- Medi-Cal eligibility planning
- Long-term care asset preservation
- Nursing home and assisted living planning
- Incapacity planning and decision-making authority
Special Needs
Planning
Legal planning that protects benefits while ensuring long-term financial support.
- Special needs trusts
- Benefit preservation planning
- Family coordination and future care planning
Asset Protection and Tax Reduction Planning
Strategic legal structures help limit exposure to lawsuits, creditors, and unnecessary taxation.
- Asset protection planning
- Trust-based tax strategies
- Risk mitigation for personal and investment assets
Planning for Families with Minor Children
Protecting children requires clear legal direction and properly structured safeguards.
- Guardianship designations
- Minor’s trusts
- Inheritance and education planning
High-Net-Worth Individuals and Families
Advanced planning for complex estates, significant assets, and long-term legacy goals.
- Sophisticated trust structures
- Tax-conscious estate planning
- Multigenerational planning strategies
Planning for Blended Families
Carefully structured plans that reduce conflict and protect all parties involved.
- Separate and shared inheritance planning
- Spousal protection strategies
- Clear distribution instructions
Planning for Business Owners and Real Estate Investors
Coordinated planning that protects operating businesses, investment properties, and long-term growth.
- Business succession planning
- Trust and entity structuring
- Liability and risk mitigation strategies
- Estate planning for real estate portfolios
Personal Injury and Car Accident Representation
Legal representation for individuals injured due to negligence.
- Car accidents
- Personal injury claims
- Advocacy for fair compensation
Our integrated approach allows each legal service to support the others, creating a cohesive plan that adapts as your life, assets, and responsibilities change.
Why Clients Choose Peaceful Warrior Law
Choosing an estate planning attorney is a long-term decision, not a one-time transaction. Clients work with Peaceful Warrior Law because our firm is built around intentional planning, direct attorney involvement, and clear legal direction at every stage. We take the time to understand your goals, explain your options, and design plans that function in real life, not just on paper.
Clients throughout San Diego work with Peaceful Warrior Law because of our approach and consistency.
- Boutique firm with direct attorney involvement
- Focused experience in estate planning and elder law
- Clear explanations without legal jargon
- Plans designed to adapt as laws and life circumstances change
- Continued guidance beyond document signing
Our goal is to help clients make confident, informed decisions that protect their future and their families.
Your San Diego Estate Planning Attorney
Meet Brittany Cohen
Brittany Cohen founded Peaceful Warrior Law to provide estate planning that feels structured, informed, and approachable. She works directly with clients to understand their priorities and design legal plans that reflect both their goals and the realities of California law.
Clients receive direct guidance, clear recommendations, and a plan built to function when it matters.
Why Estate Planning Matters in California
Planning ahead prevents costly problems later.
Avoid Probate
California probate can take more than a year and significantly reduce the value of an estate.
Maintain Control
Clear legal documents determine who makes decisions if you cannot.
Protect Privacy
Trust-based planning keeps personal and financial matters out of public court records.
Reduce Conflict
Defined instructions help prevent disputes among family members.
Preserve Assets
Strategic planning helps limit unnecessary taxes and legal costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning
Do I need an estate plan if I already have a will?
In many cases, yes. A will alone often results in probate. A properly structured trust can help avoid probate and provide more control over asset distribution.
How can estate planning help avoid probate in California?
Assets held in a revocable living trust typically pass outside of probate, reducing delays and court involvement.
When should Medi-Cal planning begin?
Early planning provides more flexibility and stronger asset protection options under California law.
Can an estate plan be updated?
Yes. Estate plans should be reviewed after major life events such as marriage, divorce, children, property purchases, or changes in health.
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Insights and Legal Guidance
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Estate planning begins with understanding your situation and identifying the right legal structure.
Schedule a confidential consultation with Peaceful Warrior Law and take the next step toward protecting what matters.