About us

The Estate Lawyers is a premier estate and trust litigation firm serving clients across Southern California. We are dedicated to protecting families and standing up for the vulnerable in matters involving trust and will contests, financial elder abuse, conservatorships, and probate disputes. Our attorneys provide clear guidance, strong advocacy, and unwavering support during some of life’s most difficult moments. Whether you’re facing an inheritance conflict, a claim of undue influence, or need help safeguarding a loved one, we bring decades of courtroom experience to pursue the best possible outcome.

California’s appellate courts alone handled over 19,000 contested matters in a single year, including probate and trust-related appeals (California Courts — Court Statistics Report), highlighting how frequently families must turn to the legal system for resolution. At the highest level, the California Supreme Court issued 52 written opinions in the same year, showing how probate and trust issues can sometimes reach the state’s most influential bench.

Come visit our Irvine office, located within 15 minutes of South Coast Plaza, one of the nation’s premier luxury shopping destinations, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, a world-class cultural venue in nearby Costa Mesa.