San Diego Probate Lawyers & Trust Attorneys
Our probate dispute lawyers are industry leaders, recognized by our peers and community literally as “the best” in San Diego. 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
Probate estate litigation and trust litigation are complex processes that involve many variables and differing circumstances. Fortunately, experienced legal representation makes the process much simpler. Whether you need a trust attorney or a probate lawyer, our attorneys at RMO offer the following services and more to individuals and families with cases in the San Diego area.
Trust litigation is necessary when disputes arise surrounding the interpretation, allocation, or administration of a trust. These disputes can include questions about the capacity of the trust’s creator, allegations of trustee misconduct, disagreements between beneficiaries, and more. Our trust attorneys in San Diego can represent clients in multiple areas of trust litigation. This support includes resolving trust disputes, protecting the rights of beneficiaries, and ensuring the rightful distribution of an inheritance based on the wishes of the decedent.
When someone dies with or without a will, the probate process is often a necessary step for determining how to distribute assets. Navigating this process can be a significant challenge, especially while also grieving the loss of a loved one. Not to mention that probate estate litigation can be even more complicated when there are disagreements about the distribution of an individual’s assets or estate. Our team of experienced San Diego probate attorneys can offer legal guidance and representation in the probate process to resolve disputes in line with the best interests of the decedent and any other parties involved.
A conservatorship or guardianship is an arrangement that may be necessary when a vulnerable individual is unable to make financial or medical decisions on their own and requires a designated individual to make these decisions on their behalf. This arrangement can potentially lead to disputes over a trust in the event of a conservatee or ward’s death, especially if loved ones disagree regarding the distribution of assets or the legitimacy of a trust or will. If you need help establishing a conservatorship in San Diego, navigating the legal responsibilities of a conservator/guardian, or need representation for any potential disputes, our team at RMO Lawyers can help. We’ll offer legal advice and support through the process, all while centering the best interests of the vulnerable individual.
Cases of financial elder abuse take place when a bad actor intentionally exploits vulnerable elderly individuals for financial gain. Circumstances that make up elder abuse include everything from credit card theft by a caregiver to a scammer using a financial scheme to obtain an elderly individual’s financial information. As a respected elder abuse law firm in San Diego, RMO Lawyers can support victims of elder abuse in establishing a case against perpetrators and seeking appropriate restitution.
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 San Diego as some of the best and most reliable trust and probate attorneys in Southern California. We’ve built this reputation as skilled and experienced lawyers in the courtroom, but we’ve established ourselves as even better people outside of it—we remain dedicated to serving our clients and our community with genuine concern and attention to detail.
Throughout all our work, we lead with our core values:
- Lead with Empathy
- Be Authentic
- We’re Stronger Together
- Zealous Efficacy
Leading with these values means that we go to great lengths to center our clients throughout the process, listening carefully to understand their unique concerns, family dynamics, and desired outcomes. We then use all the information we gather from you, and any additional insights about your circumstances, to build the strongest possible case in court.
Between our advanced legal expertise and our genuine care for our clients, you can rely on us to bring the best possible outcome for your case while ensuring your 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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