Protecting Families, Preserving Legacies for Generations

San Diego Estate Planning Attorneys

Protecting Families,
Preserving Legacies
for Over four Decades

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San Diego Estate Planning Attorneys

Protecting Families,
Preserving Legacies
for Over four Decades

Watch Our Free Webinar

Serving Families Since 1981

25,000+ Families protected

4 Expert attorneys

About Our Firm

A Family Firm Built on Trust and Decades of Expertise

Founded by John Preston, our San Diego-based professional law corporation has spent over three decades helping California families protect what matters most. We don’t just draft documents; we build lasting relationships.

Our integrated approach to Life Plan Creation, Maintenance, and Administration means we’re with your family at every stage, from your very first conversation to the seamless administration of your estate.

What We Do

Three Ways We Protect Your Legacy

Preston Estate Planning provides estate planning services that help families prepare for life’s changes and protect what matters most.

Life Plan Creation

Estate plans built around your family’s needs, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.

Life Plan Maintenance

Your plan evolves with your life. Annual reviews and updates keep your estate plan current as everything changes.

Life Plan Administration

Legal support for trust administration, helping families carry out the terms of a trust efficiently and correctly.

If you have questions about your situation or want help deciding where to start, our team is available to help. Most clients begin with the webinar, but you are always welcome to call our office.

Prefer to speak first? Call (858) 675-4040

How It Works

Our Estate Planning Process

Watch the Webinar

Learn how estate planning works, what to expect, and understand typical fees.

Schedule a Meeting

Discuss your family goals, assets, and planning priorities with an experienced attorney.

Build Your Plan

Your documents are prepared carefully and reviewed together for clarity and accuracy.

Stay Protected

Ongoing guidance helps ensure your plan reflects life changes and legal updates.

Prefer to speak first? Call (858) 675-4040

Free Online Webinar

Learn Everything You Need to Know in 60 Minutes

The webinar explains how planning works, what documents are included, and what the process looks like from start to finish.

Families often discover gaps in existing plans or learn how to avoid probate and reduce complications for loved ones.

What You'll Discover

Our People

The Attorneys & Team Behind Your Plan

We work with families for many years, helping ensure their plans stay aligned with changing circumstances and long term goals.

Jennifer Knight

Attorney at Law

J.M. Preston

Attorney at Law

Don V. Zoellner

Attorney at Law

John Preston

Founder and Principal

What’s Included

What Your LifePlan Includes

Every Preston LifePlan is built around your family, your assets, and your goals. Instead of relying on standard documents, we create a complete plan that works together to protect what matters most. Here are some of the features that may be included in your plan.

Disability Panel

Name trusted people who can step in and make important decisions if you are unable to do so.

Silent Partner Co Trustee

Add an extra layer of oversight with a trusted co trustee to help protect your plan and your family.

Medical Emergency Card

Keep important medical and emergency information available when it matters most.

Asset Protection Inheritance Trust

Help protect the assets you leave behind and provide greater security for future generations.

Capital Gains Election

Reduce unnecessary taxes and help preserve more of your estate for your loved ones.

Remarriage Protection

Help keep your family’s inheritance protected if a surviving spouse remarries.

Retirement Trust

Protect retirement assets and help ensure they are distributed according to your wishes.

28 Point Maintenance Membership Program

Includes regular estate plan reviews, legal updates, and ongoing support to keep your LifePlan current.

Client Stories

Trusted by California Families

John is just the ultimate professional and when I hear him speak, I feel my father’s estate is in good hands. To me, having a qualified estate planning group is of the utmost importance.

David Nerhood

Preston Estate Planning Client

I highly recommend Preston Estate Planning to anyone wanting estate planning assistance. The cost of preparing legal documents for our estate needs is so very worthwhile and gives me peace of mind that my legal matters are organized for me.

Vicki Wilson

Preston Estate Planning Client

We’ve both been working with Preston since 1998 and he’s done fabulous work for us and we love the seminars and the brochures that he sends us and his availability.

Carolyn Shields

Preston Estate Planning Client

He’s not just playing a role. I feel comfortable with him. He is compassionate. He explains things to people in terms that they can understand and grasp the idea. And the clients that I brought to him have stayed with him over the 17 years.

Lola Weisgerber

Preston Estate Planning Client

Resources

Estate Planning Education Library

Clear explanations that help you make informed decisions about protecting your family and keeping your plan up to date.

Capital Gains vs Estate Tax

Understanding the Estate Tax and Capital Gains

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One of the goals of an estate plan is to avoid unnecessary taxes, whether the source of that

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Protecting Families,
Preserving Legacies
for Over four Decades

Protecting Families,
Preserving Legacies
for Over four Decades

A Family Firm Built on Trust and Decades of Expertise