Rafa Godoy
Planning for life is not easy. We often have many tasks to accomplish and so little time to make them happen. Often we leave the uncomfortable or complicated for the end. We all know Estate Planning is important but does border confusing and tedious to most people. Let us do the hard work!
At Godoy Legal, we will help you take on some of these more complicated tasks, so that you can focus on what you’re good at and enjoy your life to the fullest.
At Godoy Legal we will show you why estate planning is something that most adults actually need.
As law students, we take classes to learn about trusts and wills. As lawyers we know that trusts and other documents are useful tools. However, no one really understands this area of law until you are neck deep in it.
Many years ago, I learned the complications that can arise from failure to plan. I jumped headfirst into an estate of a distant relative who had no close heirs nearby. She had not prepared a will or a trust so we had to proceed under probate. We needed years to untangle the assets and make distributions to the heirs. All the complications we faced could have been avoided with a proper estate plan. After going through this ordeal, I realized that most of us do not know how to prepare for the eventuality of one’s passing. I want to help people create plans that serve them while living, take care of family and loved ones after passing, and help leave a legacy.
With that goal in mind, we strive to provide first class legal services to all our clients.
I am the founder of Godoy Legal and have 30 years of legal experience to use when assisting you.
I created Godoy Legal to empower my clients and their families with the proper guidance and support to create plans to safeguard hard earned wealth; protect their families; and leave the exact legacy my clients wish to leave. I strongly believe this type of organization and planning is important for everyone, not just wealthy or older people.
Clients have ranged from high-net individuals and multinational corporations to my neighbor next door. I firmly believe that all of us are entitled to premium representation.
Education:
- St. Ignatius High School, San Francisco
- Santa Clara University, BS
- University of San Diego School of Law, JD
Memberships:
- California Bar Association
- Alameda County Bar Association
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
- East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers
- WealthCounsel
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At Godoy Legal, we focus on Estate Planning and Probate and we are here to listen to you and help you navigate the legal system.
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Godoy Legal is committed to answering your questions about Estate Planning and Probate law issues in the San Fransisco Bay Area.
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Office Location
Godoy Legal
100 Pine Street, Suite 1250
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-801-8178