“Jennifer helped our family set up our rather complicated estate plan. She accommodated our unusual requests…”
– Lisa L., Menlo Park, California
The Law Office of Jennifer Jaynes
Meet Attorney Jennifer Jaynes
Jennifer Jaynes believes the estate-planning process is deeply personal, and she works hand in hand with each client to ensure their plan is comprehensive, specific to their needs, and understandable to them and their appointed fiduciaries. She provides individuals with the advice and tools they need to make the best and most informed decisions for themselves and their families.
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. She handled 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 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.
Meet Sr. Associate Patrick J. Larsen
Patrick J. Larsen has 10+ years of experience in estate planning, trust administration and probate. Patrick counsels clients and prepares comprehensive estate plans that are tailored to each client’s needs. He also assists clients in administering trusts and probating estates after the death of a loved one.
Patrick is a member of the State Bar of California, and is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Legal Specialization. He graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law with a JD and subsequently earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law from Golden Gate University School of Law.
Patrick joined the Law Offices of Jennifer Jaynes in 2025.
Meet Legal Assistant Emeli Ruiz
Emeli Ruiz is a legal assistant at the firm and a native of Monterey County. She earned her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College of California, where she studied Political Science with a minor in Law and Society. While working at the firm, Ms. Ruiz is preparing to apply to law school with the goal of pursuing a career in the legal profession. Outside of work, she enjoys international travel and indoor cycling.
Estate Planning That Prepares You & Your Family For the Future
Jennifer Jaynes puts in the work to simplify your estate planning options and to create a successful blueprint for the future. In addition to estate planning, Jaynes also provides wealth preservation and probate support. Separating emotion from legal requirements is an important process once a loved one passes away, and Jaynes provides that necessary support for your family during a particularly trying time.
Draw upon years of experience with help from Jennifer Jaynes and her estate planning services.
Dedicated to Being A Reliable Resource for Complex Legal Challenges
Leverage Jennifer Jaynes’s legal experience and expertise by contacting her for an initial consultation. Committed to a successful outcome, she understands that life can change quickly, and as it does, it can put your loved ones in harm’s way. Protect your family by partnering with a trusted advisor who can help you make the best possible legal, personal, and business-focused decisions for the future.
Together we can work towards a more peaceful future for your legacy.