The Law Office of Miranda C. Franks is committed to providing professional and personalize service to its clientele. For over twenty years, quality and individualized attention has been the earmark of its success. With its new location in downtown San Diego, the firm will continue to offer expertise in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, litigation, and conservatorship matters. Additionally, the firm is expanding its business planning and real estate services.
Estate Planning
The Law Office of Miranda C. Franks offers a full range of estate planning services; including the implementation of revocable and irrevocable trusts, pre- and post-death estate management, special needs trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable remainder trusts, family limited partnerships, durable powers of attorney, limited powers of attorney, and advanced health care directives.
Probate and Trust Administration
The firm represents individuals and fiduciaries in all areas of trust and estate administration and probate court proceedings. Each administration process is geared to the individual needs of the client. Special attention and consideration is given to the intricacies and dynamics within the family, and the complexities of the estate assets.
Probate and Trust Litigation
The firm handles all facets of probate and trust litigation, including disagreements involving the actions or inactions of the fiduciary, will and trust contests, creditors’ claims, interpretation of estate planning documents, estate distributions disputes, and accounting problems.
Conservatorships and Guardianships
The Law Office of Miranda C. Franks counsels and represents clients in conservatorships of the person or estate of incapacitated adults, and guardianships of minors’ estates. It also works with families to determine the proper care and placement of a dependent loved one, and resolving disputes over visitation.
Real Estate Law
The Law Office of Miranda C. Franks handles a variety of real estate matter, including breach of contract, easements and encroachments issues, Home Owner Association and CC&R Disputes, Lease negotiations, Title issues and quiet title actions.
Business Planning
The firm advises clients on proper entity selection and formation, corporate maintenance, and contractual matters. Additionally, it assists small, family run businesses plan for the transfer of ownership and succession of management.