Ricsie M. Hernandez

Partner Ricsie M. Hernandez brings nearly a decade of focused legal experience to Brierton, Jones & Jones. Since joining the firm in 2016, Ricsie has specialized in probate, trust, and estate litigation, drawing on her extensive background in the field.

Her diverse experience includes serving as a judicial extern and court operations clerk at the San Diego Superior Court, working at a local estate planning and probate law office, and volunteering at the Legal Aid Society Conservatorship Clinic.

With an approach that centers on clear communication and personal connection, Ricsie is committed to guiding clients through complex and emotionally challenging trust and estate matters with commitment, competence, and compassion.

Areas of Practice

• Probate
• Trust Administration
• Guardianships
• Conservatorships

Admitted

• State Bar of California, 2015

Education

• California Western School of Law, J.D., 2014
  • Dean’s Honor List, Spring 2014
  • Academic Excellence Award, Estate Planning, Spring 2014
  • Academic Excellence Award, Law Office Technology: Case Management & Marketing, Fall 2014
• University of California, San Diego, B.A., 2010

Memberships

• San Diego County Bar Association
• Probate Attorneys of San Diego
• State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section
• Court-Appointed Attorney Panel of the San Diego Superior Court, Probate Division

Presentations

• Presenter, State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section Webinar, “Pulling the Plug: Is Court Confirmation Required?” (August 2017)
• Presenter, Professional Fiduciary Association of California, San Diego Chapter Meeting, “A Fiduciary's Guide to Boundaries - Understanding the Extent of a Fiduciary's Authority in Representative Capacities” (September 2019)
• Guest, It’s Your Business with Richard Muscio (Radio Segment), “Answering Key Questions of Estate Planning with Paul Hynes, Ricsie Hernandez, and Marilyn Kriebel” (December 2019)
• Presenter, Professional Fiduciary Association of California, San Diego Chapter Meeting, “Probate Code Requirements and Best Practices for Real Property Sales” (March 11, 2020)
• Presenter, Professional Fiduciary Association of California, 25th Annual PFAC Educational Conference, “Don’t Get Burned: What You Need to Know Before Delegating Your Authority to Investment Professionals” (June 2020)
• Presenter, Professional Fiduciary Association of California, 26th Annual PFAC Educational Conference, “A Fiduciary's Guide to Boundaries - Understanding the Extent of a Fiduciary's Authority in Representative Capacities” (Updated presentation) (December 2021)
• Presenter, Professional Fiduciary Association of California, 26th Annual PFAC Educational Conference, “Probate Code Requirements and Best Practices for Real Property Sales” (Updated presentation) (December 2021)