What Clients Say

"Lauren is great to work with — friendly, professional, knowledgeable, organized and communicative. She did an excellent job shepherding us through the very detailed process of estate planning. We highly recommend her."

"Lauren was definitely the best choice for our estate planning. We felt from the first meeting we had a trusted expert who understood our needs. She guided us through the process and gave us peace of mind with our final documents and plan presented in a concise, professional manner."

"Lauren Rios has been very helpful in helping our family find the legal help we needed. Lauren personally followed up to make sure we were taken care of. It's impressive to find a lawyer that actually cares about the clients' needs and feelings. I highly recommend her office. I believe she is honest and professional while still being kind and considerate."

"It had been about 20 years since I first had a trust and will produced. Lauren was the best choice I could have hoped for. Knowledgeable, thorough, detail-oriented, professional, and very pleasant to work with. She also took the initiative to provide recommendations to issues I hadn't considered, and produced a high-quality, well-organized estate planning portfolio with easy-to-follow instructions. Her fee was reasonable and I feel I received great value. I would highly recommend Lauren for anyone considering estate planning."

"My wife and I were referred to Lauren by good friends who had worked with her on their trust. We were very pleased with Lauren's thoroughness throughout the process and for making the whole topic understandable for a lay-person. She is very organized and communicates regularly and clearly. Lauren also suggested that we consider estate planning for our children who are over 18 — she worked with our kids to capture their wishes in wills, powers of attorney and health care directives. All in all, Lauren did an excellent job for our family."

"Lauren is really great and helpful and wonderful to work with. Great support. Highly recommend her to anyone."

"Lauren is very professional and thorough. Her attention to detail instills confidence. I would highly recommend her for your estate planning needs."

"Lauren helped me quickly understand all the legal issues I was dealing with in a very complicated probate situation. She is prompt, professional and informative. Her straightforward manner and willingness to explain the legal ins and outs was so helpful. She was also very willing to work with me remotely. I'd absolutely recommend Lauren!"

"We recently moved to California from the east coast and needed help and guidance with estates, wills, and probate. Lauren was personable, helpful, professional, organized, and efficient from our first meeting. She streamlined and guided us through the process, explained everything along the way, and completed everything effectively. All of our executed documents are now in an organized binder that will ultimately benefit our family. We can't recommend Lauren more highly."

"We recently needed to find an estate attorney to update our estate documents. We researched several options and decided on Lauren, having read client reviews here on Yelp. We could not be happier! Her knowledge of estate planning encompasses past, current and pending changes that affect estate planning details. Lauren conducts client meetings with an openness to dialogue focused on honest communication. We are grateful for Lauren's warmth and genuine interest in providing us a worry-free state of mind regarding our estate."

"I found the Law Office of Lauren Rios via Yelp and am extremely happy that I did! I knew that I needed an estate plan for years but kept putting it off since it seemed so overwhelming... which it is. She navigated me through the process in a very professional and organized manner so I felt comfortable from day one. The final product is very well presented in a binder that is easy to navigate and will be extremely helpful for my survivors. I absolutely recommend Lauren's office for your estate planning needs!"

"Lauren is great. Given the context is legal, she keeps it very straight-forward and she knows her stuff. What I imagined to be a painful process turned out to be quite progressive and easy going (outside the obvious burden of thinking about the worst-case scenarios). Would certainly work with Lauren again."

"My wife and I needed to update our trust. We had a very nice experience with Lauren. She is very knowledgeable and great to work with. She recommended some ways to improve our trust and helped us understand recent changes in the law that we needed to be aware of. I also like the fact that she will help us review our trust every 3–5 years. I would certainly recommend using her for your trust."

"I don't usually write a review unless the service exceeded my high expectations. I had been searching for a Heggstad petition attorney and had talked to multiple attorneys who said it could be complicated, costly, and takes a long time. I found Lauren Rios and was extremely impressed. It took less than a week for my petition to be approved and the cost was very reasonable. The service and result I received was just unbelievable. If you are looking for an excellent attorney, she is the one."

"Lauren did an amazing job fixing our issues with our Living Trust. She was very efficient and was able to fix our issues within 2 weeks. She was always in communication with me and kept to her quoted timeline. Dealing with a Trust or Will can be confusing — I highly recommend using the Law Office of Lauren Rios."

"If I could give more than 5 stars I would! My Dad passed away in December and his home was not in his trust name after a refinance. My attorney in Southern California told me it would take 6–7 months. Thank goodness I was referred to Lauren, who got the entire process done in less than 10 days! Lauren was great to work with, very professional, sharp, knowledgeable, friendly and responsive. I highly recommend Lauren!"

"We were extremely happy with the work Lauren did for us in order to get the Heggstad petition completed and approved. She was fast, affordable and very easy to work with!"

"I had a great experience working with Lauren. We were able to do everything remotely and her service was great! She was sure that the Heggstad petition would be approved — and it was very quickly. My mother had passed away and the title to her property was not listed in the trust name. I agonized over this for a while but Lauren was very reassuring, and the petition was granted within a few days. I highly recommend her services."

"I had a very time-sensitive issue regarding my Mom's trust. Lauren filed a Heggstad petition with the court and it was approved the same day. Initially, she prepared me for the worst case since there were no guarantees. I am so grateful to have had her on my team. I highly recommend her."

"Attorney Rios is very knowledgeable about preparing Heggstad petitions and the case law surrounding them. She was able to review my documents, plan a strategy, draft a petition, and obtain a court order in just a few business days. She helped me avoid probate on this asset and took a huge weight off my shoulders. I don't write many recommendations but she really deserves the highest praise."

"Delivered as promised! Heggstad Petition approved by the court in 4 business days — during Covid-19! My mother passed away unexpectedly with her property title not in her trust name after a refinance. Filing in San Diego county would have taken 4–6 months. Our executor gave Lauren a call. From the time we paid her fee, we had the court order 4 days later. Lauren possibly saved my family 18 months of mortgage payments. Thanks Lauren!"

"My husband and I contacted Lauren to get help with an estate plan. She was extremely thorough, helpful, and knowledgeable, as well as amazingly patient with our endless stream of questions. We also appreciated how promptly she responded to our emails and calls, and the way her mastery of digital tools made it simple to handle almost everything without in-person visits. We highly recommend Lauren."

"I can't say enough good things about Lauren and her firm. They filed a Heggstad petition and had it approved by the court in less than 10 days from our first conversation — that's very fast, even pre-Covid. Her process is very digital-user-friendly and her communication was always met with the quickest responses."

"We are so happy to have found Lauren Rios to help us with our estate planning. Lauren was extremely organized, prompt, knowledgeable and bright. She helped draw our ideas into clearer focus and was very thorough and patient as we explored possibilities and strategies together. She was very flexible with us about the timing of our appointments, whether virtual or in-person. Thank you, Lauren, for making the daunting process of estate planning seem so effortless!"

"My husband and I are beyond grateful that we found the Law Office of Lauren Rios. From the beginning, Lauren was professional, helpful, honest and very knowledgeable. We had several virtual meetings because of Covid, in which she took her time and explained the whole process to us regarding our estate planning. I would highly recommend Lauren Rios."

"Attorney Rios is very professional, precise and detail oriented. She walked me through all the details without the feeling of being rushed. She makes sure that you understand fully your options and suggests options that make sense. I would definitely recommend Attorney Rios to anyone."

"Lauren acted as mediator and helped my ex-husband and I finalize our divorce. She made things seamless and helped move things along when we were slower on our ends. In parallel, Lauren helped me establish a new estate plan — by the time the divorce was final, my new estate was almost finalized. I look forward to continuing to work with Lauren in the future and highly recommend her!"

"Lauren helped us with our Trust and Estate Planning, and all we can say is she is amazing! We came into the process with no knowledge of what to expect or what was required, and she walked us through it step by step. She is very thorough and detail oriented, her process is smooth and easy to follow, and Lauren herself is extremely thoughtful and personable. We feel privileged to have worked with her!"

"I highly recommend Lauren Rios. She is thorough, detailed and knowledgeable. She guided us through the process of establishing our trust, will, power of attorney and healthcare directives, and was quick to answer questions we had along the way. It's a relief to have these documents completed and she made it easy!"

"Lauren steered us effortlessly through the preliminary process for establishing our trust. She's bright and engaging with the rare ability to instill a confidence that we're in good hands."

"Lauren helped us with our estate planning needs, such as our trust, will, and other documentation. She was flexible with our scheduling needs and listened to our particular needs. Her knowledge of the law and how to plan for the future guided us through planning for our family's future. She is well organized and quick to respond by email or phone. We would strongly recommend her to family and friends."

"When we met Lauren we were immediately impressed with her knowledge and professionalism. She helped a fellow lawyer complete our trust and will, and then we hired her directly to execute a family trust. Her attention to detail is amazing and when she says she will do something, it gets done! I value Lauren's guidance and legal help."

"Lauren provides sound advice and delivers quality legal solutions. She heard all my questions and helped me to make sense of complex legal details. Thanks Lauren!"

"I can't speak highly enough of Lauren and her work. My initial request was promptly replied to and Lauren was extremely thorough in her review of all personal information required for my estate plan. The finalized items exceeded all of my expectations. The process was seamless from start to finish — especially for young professionals who may be unfamiliar with estate planning, Lauren leaves no question unanswered."

"I had been putting off setting up a living trust for a long time and tried researching it myself but was overwhelmed. We met with Lauren for an initial consultation and felt much better. She did a wonderful job. She's knowledgeable and dependable. I would recommend her without any hesitation."

"Lauren was excellent in guiding us with our estate planning. My husband and I went into this process completely clueless and Lauren patiently guided us through the whole thing — step by painstaking step. She answered all of our questions, helped us procure all necessary documents and explained each step of the process. She was available to answer questions and provide information as needed. I would definitely recommend Lauren's services to anyone who needs estate planning."

"My husband and I contacted Lauren to create an estate plan after purchasing our first home. She is very knowledgeable, organized and easy to work with. Start to finish the process was seamless. Our estate plan is thorough and I feel like my family and assets are protected. She goes the extra mile to make sure every detail is taken care of. I was very impressed with her child safeguard system — it really gives me peace of mind. Highly recommend her for any estate planning needs!"

"Lauren was awesome! She answered all my questions. Lauren was super organized and replied to our emails promptly. She made the process easy and worked around our busy schedule with a video chat meeting."

"Lauren is a fantastic estate attorney. She was extremely knowledgeable about the entire process and explained it to my wife and I in a way we could easily understand. Lauren was also very patient with all of our questions and helped us make the best choices for our family and situation. I also really appreciated how Lauren wasn't charging us hourly on this project and instead took the time to make sure we didn't feel rushed on such important decisions."

"We would like to thank Lauren Rios for her help and guidance in estate planning. Lauren provided excellent service and put her excellent knowledge of estate planning on full display. Lauren's professionalism and subject matter expertise were very helpful to us as we were getting started in the planning process. Her timeliness and thorough attention to detail was extremely helpful. It was an absolute pleasure working with Lauren."

"My wife and I set up a meeting with Lauren for estate planning purposes. Right away I could tell I was dealing with someone who was knowledgeable and capable. She was very patient with our questions, and she carefully walked us through the process of setting up a living trust while explaining everything along the way. I thought the process was going to be painful, but Lauren was organized and the process was very streamlined. She was always available to chat by phone or email. I would highly recommend her services."

"I contacted Lauren Rios to amend my outdated living trust. Lauren accommodated me quickly because I was having surgery and wanted to have all my ducks in order beforehand. She has proven to be most efficient, knowledgeable, professional and very organized. I was impressed with how drafts were done electronically with the ability to make any changes through phone calls and emails. She kept me informed throughout the whole process. I had many unusual requests, yet she was able to advise me and translate my thoughts into the trust. Lauren is quite extraordinary in her profession."

"Lauren completed a full estate plan for my husband and I including trust documentation, wills, advanced healthcare directives, etc. She was incredibly organized, responded promptly and completely to all questions, and brought many topics to our attention that we would not have considered on our own. She was a pleasure to work with and our final product is comprehensive and makes us feel confident that our affairs are in order."

"My husband and I decided to be adults and finally get our estate planning in order. We had no idea what to expect, but Lauren helped make the entire process as smooth, quick, and painless as possible. She was incredibly patient with us as we asked a million questions and went back and forth on a few decisions. She's super organized and meticulous but also flexible and approachable. We highly recommend her for anyone who needs an estate planning lawyer!"

"I have known Lauren for 14 years. She is a person and attorney with high integrity who knows her subject matter well. She is extremely intelligent and thoughtful, helped demystify the various aspects of an estate plan, and educated me on why even at a young age it is important to have one in place. She developed an extremely thorough estate plan which we walked through and reviewed in detail, then executed and notarized. Having this estate plan in place has given me an extra level of comfort in life knowing that if an unforeseen situation were to ever arise, my assets and wishes will be understood and protected. I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren."

"Lauren Rios is a skilled, knowledgeable and efficient estate planning attorney. She is quick to respond to communications and is extremely pleasant in her manner. Lauren takes the time to explain legal matters in a way that makes complex issues understandable to her clients. I can enthusiastically recommend Lauren Rios to be your trusted estate planning attorney."

"Lauren Rios was quick and decisive. I definitely would recommend her to everyone! Thanks again Lauren!"