Having the right attorney in your corner when you need legal help can make all the difference in the world.
The right attorney can not only provide you with sound legal advice, they can help you to avoid coming out on the losing end of a case, save you a lot of money, and more.
San Diego Downtown & Uptown News recently caught up with The Law Office of Rachel P. Young for an email Q&A.
DTN/UTN: What year did your law practice open, and how did it come about?
Young: I opened my law firm in June 2007. I graduated from law school in December 2006 and took the next administered California Bar exam.
The same day I was sworn into practice, I opened my law firm and reported to court that afternoon with a trial caseload of over 70 cases.
DTN/UTN: One of your practice areas is family law. What are some typical cases you get with this type of law? How important is it for a family member to reach out for help sooner than later when there is a legal issue such as this in the family?
Young: Family law comprises many areas of law: divorce, legal separation, spousal support, restraining orders, child support, child custody and visitation, grandparent’s rights, prenuptial agreements, surrogacy/IVF, foster parents/CPS matters, and so many more.
I have handled all of these matters over the years. The best advice that I give folks is to trust your instinct to protect yourself and the people that you love. That moment when you think to yourself that it would be prudent to speak with a lawyer about the situation, trust yourself and call. You won’t be sorry you did.
DTN/UTN: Wills and estate planning are two other practice areas for you. Do we see too many people unprepared when it comes to planning for such things? What are some areas of advice you would give someone in making sure all their affairs are in order?
Young: Some of us plan to protect and provide for our loved ones when we are gone. Others of us plan to ensure that we enjoy the comfort of the things that we have worked so hard for as we age. No one’s estate is too large or too small to benefit from thoughtful planning. Folks can see planning as daunting, which can result in delaying or putting it off altogether.
If we don’t plan, someone else or another entity (for example, the State of California) makes the decisions for us, which usually results in outcomes that we would never intend. To make the idea of planning less overwhelming, consider approaching your planning from a goal-specific perspective — for instance, I want to plan to ensure my child/aging parent/sister/brother/pet is taken care of, or I want to plan to ensure that my home stays in the family — and start there.
Approaching planning in that fashion can help you get started.
DTN/UTN: Given there are many legal professionals out there, what advice do you have for someone before going online or picking up the phone to speak with an attorney?
Young: There is no substitute for a thoughtful, knowledgeable, flesh-and-blood attorney working side-by-side with you as you complete your estate planning. No two people are the same, and your estate planning documents should not be prepared in such a mirror. Your attorney will guide you through the broad spectrum of options available to plan your estate or navigate the complex legal issues. Your attorney will help you collect the information for planning.
That attorney will ensure that you have sufficient planning to fulfill your planning goals and answer real-time questions that you have. Before heading into the office, you’ll want to have a list of your assets and debts, insurance, and some ideas about what matters most to you.
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