Yodel Penacho
Business / Contracts, Business Formation, International, Wills, Trusts, & Probate (Transactional)
Encinitas, California
Personal Introduction
I am a multi-jurisdictional attorney with extensive experience in trust and estate planning, business law, and asset protection. As the founder and owner of Element Law firm, PC, I am committed to providing thoughtful, strategic, and heart-centered legal guidance to entrepreneurs, and families navigating complex cross-border transactions and long-term wealth preservation. With a deep understanding of U.S. and international legal frameworks, I help business owners and families structure and safeguard their enterprises and personal wealth through tailored planning, and asset protection strategies. My work includes designing protective structures for operating businesses and family estates. My practice focuses on building strong legal foundations, mitigating risk, and protecting generational wealth in a way that reflects each client’s values, relationships, and long-term goals. Known for a practical and detail-oriented and sensitive approach, I partner closely with clients to create clear, sustainable plans that support both business stability and family wellbeing. Grounded in a client-centered and compassionate philosophy, I combine technical competence with genuine care, helping clients navigate international business, asset protection, and estate planning with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Practice Composition
Transactional
Education
Practice Summary
Response Time
1 day
Personal Interests & Charitable Work
I am passionate about supporting organizations that uplift human dignity, women, and persons with disabilities. I am a member, board of director and/or advisor to organizations such as Blissful Seeds Foundation of San Diego, Asian Pacific American Coalition, Bliss Care Foundation. I love the outdoors, arts and music. Above all, I am a cool mom to my two teens.
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