Preserve Your Legacy at the Law Office of J.R. Hastings
Protecting the assets of individuals and families for more than 40 years
At the Law Offices of J.R. Hastings, our experienced estate planning attorney can offer clients throughout Marin, Sonoma, Contra Costa, San Francisco, including the adjacent Bay Area counties effective estate planning, probate and trust services. Whether you require thorough legal estate counsel or comprehensive litigation services, we have the essential experience and knowledge to provide a peace of mind to you and your family.
Bringing a personal approach to your case
Our goal at the Law Offices of J.R. Hastings is to provide our clients with the highest quality legal representation. To achieve this, everyone who visits us for assistance receives the benefit of our:
- Extensive Experience — Our firm has been in existence since 1980, and during that time, we have handled countless estate planning, probate and trust matters within Marin, Sonoma, Contra Costa, San Francisco and the adjacent Bay Area counties. We are extensively knowledgeable with the California legal and taxation systems, as well as federal laws and taxation laws. We strive to serve your best interests.
- Individualized Attention — At the Law Offices of J.R. Hastings, we take the time to get to know you on a personal level, which helps us determine the best strategy for your unique situation, issues, goals, and objectives, which just as important to us as they are to you.
- Broad Knowledge — Attorney Hastings is an Accredited Estate Planner with the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. He is a member of Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel and the Advisors Forum, national organizations supporting the highest quality estate planning services for our clients. Our thorough understanding of estate planning law is an invaluable asset to our clients’ successes.
A focus on your legacy
The Law Offices of J.R. Hastings is committed to assisting our clients concerning the following matters:
- Probate & Trust Administration — Our firm provides clients with comprehensive PROBATE and TRUST ADMINISTRATION services. We ensure that estates are distributed according to the testator’s values and wishes in the most tax- and cost-efficient manner possible.
- Estate Planning — We secure your legacy by drafting an effective ESTATE PLAN that preserves your legacy, while coordinating with respect and understanding, your hopes, fears, dreams, aspirations, goals and objectives. Wills, trusts and other tools ensure that your assets, including investment accounts, real estate and insurance policies, are transferred timely, safely and cost efficiently to your beneficiaries.
- Elder Law — Our ELDER LAW services protect your interests as you get older. We assist you in securing the full benefits from Medi-Cal and the Veterans Benefits Administration, helping you preserve your estate for your care or your legacy. We encourage the establishment and utilization of trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care directives and physician’s orders to provide financial and personal oversight should you no longer become able to care for yourself. When even greater need arises, we establish and guide you or your family through the intricacies of conservatorship or guardianship.
- Asset Protection Planning — We will help create a legal armor of asset protection insulates for your finances, investments and property from seizure by creditors, lawsuits and unscrupulous means. Asset protection discourages lawsuits, provides strong and valuable bargaining tools if lawsuits arise and works to successfully minimize or deter loss. Asset Protection has become a critical component of estate, business and financial planning, Check out our Free Video Series on the KEY CONCEPTS of ASSET PROTECTION PLANNING.
Contact a Skilled San Rafael, Mill Valley Estate Planning Law Firm Today
If you live in Marin, Sonoma, Contra Costa, San Francisco or any of the adjacent Bay Area counties and are in need of an experienced Law Office to assist with your trust, probate and estate planning needs, please do not hesitate to call the Law Offices of J.R. Hastings today at 415-459-6635 or contact us online at www.jrhastingslaw.com to arrange an appointment.