Michele A. Tutoli

Practice Areas: Estate Planning & Probate

Michele A. Tutoli, Esq., serves as the managing partner of Armstrong, Fisch & Tutoli, a distinguished law firm located in San Diego, California. Holding the prestigious certification of an Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialist from The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Attorney Tutoli boasts an impressive legal tenure exceeding 41 years. She extends exceptional legal representation and unwavering support to individuals across the San Diego Metro area and neighboring regions of Southern California, addressing an array of legal requirements encompassing:

• Estate planning
• Guidance in financial planning
• Strategies for managing incapacity
• Expertise in IRA and retirement planning
• Legacy establishment
• Asset safeguarding and comprehensive business strategies
• Interpretation of estate and gift tax parameters
• Navigating legal concerns for family-held businesses and agricultural enterprises
• Tailored estate planning for LGBTQ+ individuals
• Crafting specialized plans for individuals with special needs
• Proficiency in trust management and probate proceedings

In conjunction with her specialization in estate planning, Michele Tutoli also holds certifications as a Financial Planning Professional and Registered Financial Consultant. Leveraging her extensive legal proficiency and experience, she delivers highly effective counsel, tailoring solutions to clients to help them achieve their objectives in a streamlined and cost-efficient manner. Her commitment to excellence has earned her a multitude of awards and distinctions for her impeccable professionalism and service.

Prominently recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager by San Diego Magazine and holding esteemed designations from fellow attorneys, Ms. Tutoli’s reputation precedes her. Her clients consistently provide excellent feedback on platforms such as Avvo, and she garners praise and referrals from contented clients. As a testament to her expertise, she is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Educationally, Ms. Tutoli completed her undergraduate studies at George Washington University, Georgetown University, and the American College in Paris. She subsequently earned her Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1978. Her licensure permits her to practice law in New York, New Jersey, California, as well as before the U.S. Tax Court.

Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Tutoli has actively engaged with her legal community, retaining memberships in The State Bar of California’s Taxation Section, the North County Bar Association, and the North County Estate Planning Council. She has also contributed her insights as a consultant with the UCSD Financial Institution Management program, in addition to participating in multiple committees within the American Bar Association.

Furthermore, Ms. Tutoli has conducted enlightening lectures and seminars through the San Diego Adult Education Program at MiraCosta College, in collaboration with other professional business and legal organizations. Her legal expertise has been featured on local television news broadcasts, where she has provided comprehensive commentary on a range of legal topics. Beyond her legal pursuits, Ms. Tutoli assumes responsibilities as a board member for the Women’s Resource Center, presently serving as the president of the Olivenhain Town Council, and having previously chaired her local Community Advisory Board.