Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Irvine, CA
Irvine was built around a plan. Its villages, parks and schools were mapped out decades ago, and many of the families who live here bring the same thinking to their own futures. The Soto Law Group helps Irvine residents turn that planning into documents that work when they are needed, and guides families through probate and trust administration when a loved one passes away.
Our office at 4041 MacArthur Boulevard in Newport Beach sits near John Wayne Airport, a short drive from Irvine neighborhoods like Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock and the Great Park. Because Irvine is in Orange County, probate, trust and conservatorship matters for Irvine families go to the Orange County Superior Court, where probate cases are currently heard at the Costa Mesa Justice Complex.
Our Irvine Practice Areas
- Estate Planning in Irvine: wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, guardian nominations for young children and succession plans for business owners.
- Probate in Irvine: step-by-step help for executors through the Orange County probate process, from the first petition to final distribution.
- Trust Administration in Irvine: guidance for successor trustees settling a loved one’s trust, usually without going to court.
- Conservatorships in Irvine: help for families when an adult can no longer manage their own care or finances.
- Will & Trust Disputes in Irvine: representation in will contests, trust contests and disputes with executors or trustees.
- Inheritance Rights in Irvine: advocacy for beneficiaries and heirs who need information, an accounting or their fair share.
Why Irvine Families Choose The Soto Law Group
- Personal attention. Attorney Romelia “DeDe” Soto has more than 20 years of legal experience and works with clients directly, together with Thomas Roll (Of Counsel) and Associate Attorney Jessica Munoz.
- Planning and administration under one roof. The same team that drafts estate plans also settles them, so we know how each document holds up when a family actually needs it.
- Orange County experience. We handle filings, hearings and deadlines in the Orange County Superior Court, so you don’t have to learn the system during a difficult time.
- Clear communication. We explain each step in plain language and keep you updated until your matter is finished.
Planning for Irvine's Young Families and Business Owners
Irvine’s schools and parks draw young families, and its business districts are home to companies of every size, from startups near the University of California, Irvine to established firms around the Spectrum. That shapes the planning many Irvine clients need. Parents of young children need a guardian named in writing and a trust that holds any inheritance until their children are ready. Business owners need a plan for who runs the company and who owns it if they can’t. We build both into an estate plan that fits your family.
Directions to Our Office From Irvine
Our Newport Beach office is a short drive from most of Irvine by MacArthur Boulevard, Jamboree Road or the I-405.
Other Areas We Serve
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you are planning ahead or settling a loved one’s estate, we are here to help. Call our Newport Beach office at (949) 945-0059 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.