Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Orange County, CA
Bezaire & Leathers serves families across Orange County with comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, and probate representation. If you’re looking for an Orange County estate planning attorney or an Orange County probate attorney, our attorneys provide clear, responsive counsel from Irvine to Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach.
Serving Orange County with Personalized Estate Plans
Orange County’s diverse communities deserve straightforward guidance and documents that work in real life. With 40+ years of regional experience, we tailor plans to your goals, explain how California rules apply, and coordinate funding so your plan functions when it’s needed. Whether you’re getting started or updating an existing plan, our local team makes the process comfortable and efficient.
Create or update a will and revocable living trust to streamline transfers, maintain privacy where possible, and align your plan with California requirements. We review titling, beneficiary designations, and language so your intentions are honored—countywide.
After a loss, we guide Orange County trustees step-by-step through notices, asset inventories, taxes, and distributions—reducing delays and stress while meeting legal duties.
When probate is required, we represent executors in Orange County Superior Court—handling petitions, hearings, creditor claims, and final distributions with a clear roadmap from start to finish.
Questions Orange County Families Often Ask
Where will an Orange County probate be handled?
Most probate matters for county residents are heard at the Orange County Superior Court. We prepare the petition, filings, and required notices so your case stays organized from the start.
Can a living trust help us avoid Orange County probate?
Yes—when assets are properly titled to a revocable living trust, transfers typically happen outside of court. We also review beneficiary designations and real property title to support that outcome.
Do I need an estate plan if I don’t own much?
Estate planning clarifies who receives your assets, who makes decisions if you’re incapacitated, and how to minimize court involvement—useful for most families, not just high-net-worth estates.
Focused, compassionate guidance
Talk with our Orange County attorneys
Ready to plan your estate or navigate probate? Bezaire & Leathers serves Orange County, Irvine, and Southern California with responsive counsel and clear next steps. Meet in person or schedule a virtual consultation—whatever works best for your family.
