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Jeffrey Louis Gaffney
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Biography
My practice is focused in Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts and Wills and Living Wills. It was an easy parallel move from all my work with financial planning, and after a few months of study I was ready to help people.
My guidelines for estate planning are to protect the estate from the ravages of debilitating diseases. The government will pay for your nursing home care without depleting your estate to nothing, but only if you plan it correctly and early. That is my primary goal for my clients after retiring as a Navy Captain, finishing thirty years Active and Reserve in March 2015.
After my Navy career, I went to law school at the University of San Diego. Being an Estate Planning Attorney is my second career.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
60%
14 years | 100 cases
Trusts
25%
14 years | 100 cases
Wills and Living Wills
15%
14 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-250 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey Louis Gaffney
1902 Wright Place, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
Jeffrey Gaffney
Emerald Plaza, 402 West Broadway, Suite 200, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Jeffrey Louis Gaffney's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2020 | Estate Planning
Super helpful!
Jeff was extremely helpful in providing guidance on how to plan my Estate, including my Will, Power of Attorney, and Advance Healthcare Directive. He was extremely knowledgeable and ensured that the verbiage is legally permissible in order to avoid any confusion in the documents. He was personable an...
Posted by mjn | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Jeff Gaffney is an honest attorney working in the field of wills and trusts.
I have known Jeff for over 40 years and he's always been a smart, detailed person with a quirky sense of humor. I recently had to quickly update my trust and he had it completed in less than 2 weeks (most of those weeks were on my desk, not his) and was here on Sunday afternoon with the notary to ge...
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent attorney
Jeff Gaffney revised our Living Trust and made the process super simple and easy. Highly recommend!
Posted by Jane | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Awesome person and an awesome lawyer
We are so grateful for Jeff and the services he provides . He has handled my will, my parent’s trust and my in law’s trust. He’s very patient and well informed. I appreciate all that he has done for me and my family.
Posted by Kathleen | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Review
Mr. Gaffney was able to review and analyze a complicated family trust situation and give an easy to comprehend analysis. Mr. Gaffney's fees were reasonable and fair.
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Experience
Honors
2019
Wiley E. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, California Lawyers Association
2018
Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
2013
Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Navy
2011
Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army
2010
National. Meritorious Service Award, Operation Homefront
2010
Navy & Marine Core Commendation Medal, U.S. Navy
2007
Joint Service Commendation, U.S. Navy
2004
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, U.S. Navy
Associations
2019 - Present
Free WillFellow
2012 - Present
Legal Aid SocietyVolunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer ProgramVolunteer Attorney
Education
2004
United States Army War College
MA - Masters
1993
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
State University of New York, College at Oswego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2020
2020
Business Insider
How to manage a loved one's finances after they die
1996
North County Times
Fraudulent Insurance Practices
1994
Times Advocate
Fraudulent Brokerage Sales Practices
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to get a power of attorney for an incapacitated sibling?
18 Sep 2025
Q&A
To transfer property into a living trust for my widowed dad, do we first need to remove my deceased mom from the grant deed ?
13 Aug 2025
Q&A
Easiest way to add someone to a deed
06 Mar 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Your Developmentally Disabled Child Turns 18
08 Jul 2020
Legal Guide
Conservatorship for Mom and Dad
07 May 2020