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also known as Ken Colby
I limit my practice to drafting estate plans at affordable rates and assisting trustees with trust administration. I do not charge for consultations, meetings or phone calls. I notarize the documents that make up the estate plans and I maintain digital copies of all documents indefinitely. I have been drafting estate plans for over 20 years and I operate without a staff to keep my overhead low. You will find me to be personable, understanding and willing to listen. I enjoy helping my clients.
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Acquired: 1978
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1991 Village Park Way Ste 180, Encinitas, CA, 92024-1956
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Posted by Greg | October 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Ken helped us create our estate plan. He was very clear and answered all of our questions. We will definitely be recommending Ken to our friends and family.
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I would highly recommend Hayward K. Colby, attorney at law, for estate planning. In the Fall of 2020 we decided to refresh our estate plan. In researching attorneys in our area, I contacted Ken Colby first and, after our phone conversation, I felt confident that there was no need to l...
Posted by Margaret | May 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Colby recently assisted my husband and me in updating our Estate Planning Documents. This very knowledgeable attorney was extremely helpful in getting our documents in good order, and in the process was very responsive to all our questions and concerns. We highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
It was truly an outstanding professional service we received from Ken. Ken has the best legal experience and knowledge for the subject and walked us through the complex and often confusing legal landscape with patience, kindness, and high professionalism. It was a very smooth and pleasant experience...
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ken is an excellent attorney. He is so reachable and prompt in answering your questions via phone or email. He is also very patient in explaining things that we are not familiar with. Just an excellent attorney. I strongly recommend him for any service in his areas!
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"I have known Ken for over 15 years. We have had the opportunity to collaborate on projects many times. Above all else, Ken has the best interests of his clients at heart and he is extremely conscientious in his work. To top it off he is a very nice guy!"
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1996 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Hayward K. Colby
1995 - 1996
Senior Litigation Attorney, Law Offices of Koester and Gelman
1990 - 1994
Senior Litigation Attorney, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi
1988 - 1988
Associate General Counsel, Specialty Restaurants Corp.
1988 - 1990
Senior Litigation Attorney, Law Firm of Rivers Morrell
1985 - 1988
Insurance Defense Attorney, Wausau Insurance
1978 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
MS - Master of Science
1967
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Legal Answers
I want to name my seventeen year old son as successor trustee of my trust in California?
28 Jun 2018
When there is a trust and a will, whatever is not listed in the trust is considered part of the estate right ?
22 Feb 2018
In community property state, can I will my half of my husband's 401K to our children?
21 Feb 2018