Orange County Probate Lawyers & Trust Attorneys
Our probate dispute lawyers are industry leaders, recognized by our peers and community literally as “the best” in Orange County. Whether you’re a trustee, executor, heir, beneficiary, spouse, creditor or conservator, we have the experience to help you get a better result in your probate litigation case sooner and for less legal spend, so you can move on with life.
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Probate & Trust Services We Offer
Trust litigation and probate procedures are complex and offer plenty of opportunities for a dispute to arise, so an attorney is a valuable resource in correctly navigating these processes. As some of the most trusted trust litigation and probate attorneys in Orange County, we provide support and guidance in all the following areas and more.
Trust litigation disputes can get complicated quickly. These disputes can involve disagreements regarding the allocation of a trust, questions about the capacity of the creator, or claims of a breach of fiduciary duty. As experienced trust litigation attorneys in Orange County, we offer the representation and guidance needed to help you navigate necessary legal processes and ensure fulfillment of the trust in line with the deceased’s wishes.
Probate estate litigation is a unique process. Between the emotional challenges of losing a loved one and the nuanced legal procedures involved in the probate process, the situation can get overwhelming quickly. A probate attorney is a valuable resource for helping families navigate the necessary probate steps and resolve potential disputes that can arise surrounding the interpretation of a will or the administration of assets. If you’re looking for a probate attorney in Orange County, our legal team at RMO Lawyers can provide the expertise and support necessary to bring you the best possible result.
Conservatorships and guardianships are helpful arrangements in situations where a vulnerable individual is incapacitated and has difficulty making financial decisions for themselves. To establish an arrangement, a family must follow careful legal procedures following regulations set by their local jurisdiction. Our Orange County attorneys provide guidance throughout multiple areas of the process, from filing a petition to the court for a conservatorship or guardianship to contesting a potential arrangement.
Financial elder abuse occurs when bad actors take advantage of vulnerable elderly individuals for financial gain. Elder abuse can occur through a variety of circumstances, including everything from credit card theft by a caregiver to pressuring an elderly family member into questionable investments. As a respected elder abuse law firm in Orange County, RMO Lawyers can support victims of elder abuse in establishing a case against perpetrators and seeking appropriate restitution for the victim.
Who We Represent
Trustees
Our Dallas trust attorneys assist trustees in navigating the complexities of their responsibilities. We provide counsel on interpreting and managing trustee duties, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and offering strategic guidance for sound decision-making. If disputes or breach of duty claims arise, we’re here to defend trustees and protect their interests.
Beneficiaries & Heirs
Beneficiaries and heirs often face challenges when disputes arise over trust distributions or inheritance rights. Our Dallas trust litigation attorneys advocate for beneficiaries and heirs, defending their rights in disputes, contesting questionable amendments, and ensuring they receive the assets to which they are entitled.
Spouses
Spouses have distinct rights in probate and trust litigation, and our Dallas probate estate attorneys are dedicated to helping them understand and assert these rights. Whether dealing with trust disputes or pursuing spousal claims, we offer legal representation and guidance to help spouses recover what is rightfully theirs.
Creditors
Creditors involved in the probate process must follow specific procedures to ensure they can collect debts owed to them. Our Dallas trust litigation attorneys assist creditors in navigating the legal process to assert claims, ensuring that they take the right steps to recover what they are due.
Conservators & Guardians
If you are a guardian and your ward has passed, legal representation may be necessary to resolve any disputes between you and trustees, beneficiaries, or any other interested parties. At RMO, we’ll guide you through the process, providing legal support every step of the way.
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Why Hire RMO Lawyers
We’ve developed a reputation in Orange County as some of the best trust and probate attorneys in Southern California. We carry that reputation even further by making a name for ourselves as even better people, dedicated to maintaining a high quality of work in the courtroom while demonstrating our character and serving our community in the best way possible.
In everything we do, we lead with our core values:
- Lead with Empathy
- Be Authentic
- We’re Stronger Together
- Zealous Efficacy
What do these values mean? We go to great lengths to center our clients in the process, working to understand their unique interests, family dynamics, and desired outcomes while listening carefully to their concerns. Because we believe we’re stronger together, we then use all this information and any additional insights to build the strongest case we can in order to secure the best possible outcome for our clients while providing valuable peace of mind.
Client Testimonials
See what our clients have to say about working with us.
Direct, honest, and helpful in our conservatorship dispute!
“Absolute pleasure to deal with! I highly recommend Scott and RMO. They are direct, honest, and helpful, and guided my family in a conservatorship dispute. Honesty these days is harder and harder to come by and it’s much appreciated!”
True professionals who provide five-star service!
“For a person who did not know where to start in seeking guidance for my family’s estate and legacy, Patricia who was the intake specialist and Scott Rahn were an amazing introduction to this world! Their friendliness, willingness, and prompt responses/follow-ups were appreciated and timely. True professionals! I have them on my important people list to share with my friends and family who may need their services. Five star Service!”
Aggressive and Compassionate Advocacy
“Scott Rahn and his team are not just a zealous advocates but caring individuals. Scott has a great bedside manner and takes care of his clients who are often times in a very vulnerable position. I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking for an aggressive yet compassionate attorney.”
A Huge Advantage
“RMO lawyers represented me in a civil suit involving corporate fraud, profiteering, etc. This was a complex case involving many moving parts, while going up against one of the largest law firms in LA. They settled the case. During the term of the litigation, they treated my case as though they were the plaintiff. They work with utmost diligence, competence and care. Sean and Matt knew my case better than I did, They used great strategy and their knowledge of the law was a huge advantage to us. This case represented my life’s work, savings and wealth, going up against a monster. I am glad I trusted them with it.”
Utmost diligence in complex litigation.
“Talking with Mr. Rahn was truly uplifting! He had all of the qualities I was looking for in an attorney. I was truly surprised of how good of a listener he was. I was expecting him to just run through my issues, dish some false hope, and be done with our consultation, but that was not the case at all. We talked well beyond my allotted consultation time and I was offered valuable advice and even a remedy to my situation where lawyers before him were unable to do. I can’t say enough about this wonderful man and what he has done for my family. We can now breathe comfortably. Thank you Mr. Rahn.”
Scott Rahn guided me through a complex case.
“Scott Rahn is an expert in this area of law. I have an unscrupulous sister who moved my father to another state. My sister sold his home and drained his bank accounts. Scott helped and guided me through the process. I highly recommend him and without hesitation would refer him.”
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Insights and advice on California probate and trust litigation from our blog.
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National estate litigation firm RMO LLP announced that attorney Meagan Paisley has been elected Vice President of the Estate Planning Council of Stanislaus County. [...]
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