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Gita Kristina Nassiri, Attorney & CPA

Carlsbad Estate Planning Attorney – Protecting Your Legacy with Care

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Gita Kristina Nassiri, JD, MBT, CPA

With more than 30 years of combined legal and financial experience, Gita K. Nassiri is a trusted estate planning attorney based in Carlsbad, California. As both a licensed California attorney and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Gita brings a unique, well-rounded perspective to helping individuals and families throughout North County San Diego and across California plan for the future with clarity and care.

Gita earned her degree in economics from UCLA, her Juris Doctor from Whittier College, and a Master of Business Taxation (with honors) from the University of Southern California. Her deep expertise in law and tax allows her to deliver personalized, comprehensive legal solutions across a range of estate and trust matters, including:

  • Revocable living trusts
  • Wills and powers of attorney
  • Probate and trust administration
  • Advanced wealth transfer planning
  • Business succession strategies

Before founding Capital Legacy Law, Gita worked as a business litigator, a trusts and estates attorney at a leading Los Angeles law firm, and an international tax consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. These diverse experiences inform her practical, results-driven approach to protecting her clients’ families and legacies.

A Thoughtful, Client-Centered Approach to Estate and Trust Matters
Gita’s Carlsbad-based practice is dedicated to providing trusted legal guidance tailored to each client’s needs—whether creating a new estate plan, administering a trust, or navigating probate after the loss of a loved one. Her clients include retirees, professionals, business owners, blended families, and others seeking clarity and peace of mind.

She is passionate about education and community service and currently serves as an Arts Commissioner for the City of Carlsbad and a board member of the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation. She is also an active member of the North County Bar Association, the California Lawyers Association Trusts and Estates Section, and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.

Fluent in French and Spanish, Gita enjoys working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. She lives in Carlsbad with her husband, their children, and their dog, Leo.

Whether you need a carefully tailored estate plan or support with probate or trust administration, Gita Nassiri offers experienced, compassionate legal guidance.

MONA DREW, Legal Assistant

Mona Drew is the legal assistant at Capital Legacy Law, and is also studying to become a paralegal. She is an efficient and caring person and an invaluable part of our team. Mona has an undergraduate degree in business, and lives in Carlsbad, CA with her family.