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Jennifer Ferandell Jaynes
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Biography
Jennifer Jaynes is a certified specialist in estate planning, probate and trust law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. Jennifer offers clients a unique background in family law, trusts and estates law, and taxation.
Upon graduating from Golden Gate University School of Law with a JD and an LLM in taxation, Jaynes practiced in the area of family law with Winter & Ross in San Francisco, handling high-end financial divorces, including custody, child and spousal support, and property division and distribution.
Growing weary of the belligerence and litigiousness of divorce law, Jaynes decided her desire to help families would be better served in the area of trusts and estates law, where she focuses on preventing conflict. She is also able to use her taxation expertise to help her clients preserve their wealth through the estate-planning process. Jaynes holds a BA in psychology from San Diego State University and is admitted to the California Bar.
She formed the Law Office of Jennifer Jaynes in 2010 to provide clients with expert advice and the tools they need to make the best and most informed decisions for themselves and their families.
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
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The Law Office of Jennifer Jaynes
118 Camino Pablo, Orinda, CA, 94563
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Jennifer Ferandell Jaynes's Reviews
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Posted by Lisa | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommended
I worked with Jennifer on my estate plan. She was careful in addressing my priorities and concerns and ultimately helped me implement a plan that I know will take great care of my family.
Posted by Andje | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend for Comprehensive Estate Plan
My husband and I had Jennifer prepare our estate plan and trust. She is very thorough and thoughtful. Jennifer understood that my time is limited and she made the process seamless and required very little from me. I would highly recommend her for any of your estate planning needs.
Jennifer Ferandell Jaynes's Lawyer Endorsements
"As a fellow member of Justice HQ, I know Jennifer is an amazing attorney. I trust her with all of my estate planning cases!"
"Jennifer is an extremely knowledgeable estate planning attorney. I could not recommend her more highly. We worked together on a well-received SF Bar presentation regarding crossover issues in estate planning and family law, and her expertise on both subjects really made the presentation enjoyable and educational. She knows what she's talking about and is easy to work with--you can't get much better than that."
"Jennifer worked with my family to prepare our estate plan and associated documents. She was extremely thorough and thoughtful in her advice and process. What could have been a very stressful and emotional process was painless and she made us feel confident in our future. I highly recommend Jennifer and would feel confident introducing her to friends and family."
"Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and works creatively to resolve difficult issues. I would highly recommend her."
"Jennifer is an exceptional attorney. She provides her clients with the highest level of service and I highly recommend her if you are looking for a personalized touch for your estate planning needs."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 under 40, The National Advocates
2004
Witkin Award in Legal Writing, Golden Gate School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Jennifer Jaynes
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Winter & Ross
2006 - 2006
Intern, San Francisco Superior Court, Office of the Family Facilitator
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Fernandez, Lyons, Farrise & Greenwood
2005 - 2005
Judicial Extern, United States District Court, Northern District of California
Associations
2010 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Probate
Funds distributed without delay (other than normal probate delay)
Estate Planning
Estate Plan Completed
Trust Estate Litigation
Trustee prevailed
Education
2009
Golden Gate
LL.M - Master of Laws
2007
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
San Diego State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Estate Planning-Manners in which to hold title to Real property
Titling of Property
2015
Estate Planning and Family Law Crossover Issues
Cross over issues-family law and estate planning
2013
Common Misconceptions about Estate Planning
Common Misconceptions about Estate Planning
2012
Goals of Estate Planning
Goals of Estate Planning
2012
Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable Remainder Trusts
2011
Benefits of Estate Planning
Benefits of Estate Planning
2011
Avoiding Probate
Avoiding Probate
2010
Benefits of Estate Planning
Benefits of Estate Planning
2010
Basics of Estate Planning
Basics of Estate Planning
Publications
2015
Senior Specific Program
Durable Power of Attorney and Privacy Waiver For Management of Finances
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can an executor have a probate case closed through the court without the court hearing from the beneficiaries?
16 Oct 2015
Q&A
Not happy/satisfied with probate lawyer- what to do?
16 Oct 2015