Darius Khayat

Darius Khayat

4.6
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 33 years

Estate planning Lawyer at San Marcos, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Corporate & Incorporation, Trusts

955 Boardwalk, Suite 303, San Marcos, CA

About Darius

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 25%

Our firm provides advice and representation at every stage of your business ventures. We represent your interests with an emphasis on preserving and maintaining the business relationships critical to the growth and success of our clients. Some of the services our Firm provides are: • Corporation, Partnership, LLC and LLP Formation • Purchase or Sale of a Business • Commercial Lease Review and Drafting • Contract Review and Drafting • Negotiating and Drafting Buy-Sell Agreements

32 years

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Whether we are rich or poor, old or young, we all need some form of plan for our estate to preserve our wealth, protect what we have worked very hard to obtain, make things as easy as possible for our loved ones we leave behind and provide peace of mind that our wishes will be followed should we become incapacitated or deceased. The typical “Estate Plan” will include a Living Trust, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directives and Pour Over Wills.

32 years

25%
Probate 25%

Our Firm will help you through the complicated California probate process, from start to finish. We are dedicated to answering all of your questions and concerns in a timely manner with quality advice and compassion. We can also help you understand your rights as an heir, beneficiary or creditor of a probate estate. We can probate an estate in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or any other County in California.

32 years

25%
Trusts 25%

For most clients, the appropriate plan will include a Living Trust. The advantages of a Living Trust include the ease of transferring property without the need for probate and the significant expenses that are associated with it. A Living Trust can also be an important tool in reducing or eliminating the amount of estate tax paid upon your passing. A Living Trust will also provide for you should you become incapacitated and allow you to avoid the necessity of a Court Appointed Conservator.

32 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Darius Khayat, A Professional Law Corporation

955 Boardwalk, Suite 303, San Marcos, CA, 92078

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Darius Khayat's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very disappointed

I was extremely disappointed with how our case was handled by Darius and his staff from start to finish. There were a number of poor mistakes made, that showed a lack of attention to detail. When presented with these mistakes, it didn't seem to be a big deal to Darius, yet my confidence dwindled eac...h time as the case went along. It's the "details" that are of utmost importance with any legal correspondence and document(s). It makes me question the validity of all of the documents on my case.

Darius Khayat

Replied last November 17, 2023

I’m sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience with our firm. We have been in business over 30 years and strive to give each client a positive experience as evidenced by our five-star reviews.

Posted by KARA | April 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mrs Kara Hicks

When my mother passed and I found out her estate had to go through probate I was given 2 names to call. After looking at reviews I selected Darius Khayat's firm. Darius, Robin and their staff are so friendly, understanding and helpful. They walked me through the whole probate process and kept thi...ngs simple to understand. They were always available when I had questions. I would highly recommend them for your needs. Thank you for your help at a very difficult time.

Posted by Frank | June 8, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Above and beyond

I needed advice, quickly. I was clueless in these matters, when I suddenly found myself named in my father's trust. Not wanting to make mistakes through my ignorance, I knew I needed expert advice. I am happy to report that Mr. Khayat exceeded my expectations in every regard. He answered my questi...ons in easy-to-understand terms, anticipating some before I'd even asked. It was obvious that Darius Khayat has deep experience and knowledge in family trust law. He will be my attorney going forward.

Posted by Gus | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Darius Khayat

When we wanted to set up a trust, we searched internet reviews and decided to interview 3 attorneys. Darius definitely stood out as the very best! He explained his services in easy-to-understand terms, answered all our questions in an honest and competent manner, and was professional yet personable.... We liked him from the start and we both knew he was the one for us when we finished our interview. In working with him to set up our trust, he proved to be timely, thorough, and highly knowledgeable. His fees were reasonable too. He made the process easy and the finished product was impressive and just what we wanted and needed. We highly recommend Darius and his helpful staff!

Posted by adam | August 15, 2014

Excellent Attorney for Estate Planning

Darius was a pleasure to work with and helped my family out on several Estate Planning issues. He is very knowledgeable, charasmatic and professional. My family and I trust him implicitly and I would highly recommend him to family, friends and colleagues.

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Darius Khayat's Lawyer Endorsements

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Theresa Hofmeister

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I feel very comfortable referring clients to Mr Khayat"

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Darius Khayat, A Professional Law Corporation

1992 - 2005

Attorney at Law, Working in a 13 year partnership

Associations

1992 - Present

North San Diego County Bar Association,

Member - Trusts and Estates

1992 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Audit Committee

Member - Trusts & Estates

San Marcos Lions Club Foundation

President

Bond Review Committee for the San Marcos

Elected Member

Education

1991

National University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

National University

Undergraduate

Languages

English

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