Richard E. Young & Associates
“Very kind people, especially Richard who showed compassion about what I was going through and took care of my case right away.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Lake Forest, CA
15 firms listed · 5 in Lake Forest · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 4, 2026
OC Legal Self-Help Center
“Sylvia is incredibly knowledgeable, with many years of experience and understands the court system very well, especially in this “remote” world we live in…she will NOT disappoint you!”
Reynolds & Powers
“Reynolds & Powers have been fantastic in helping me navigate my families trust.”
Hershorin & Henry
“Everyone was very friendly and responsive.”
Law Office of Jerome J Carrasco
“He took the time to walk me through the details, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and made sure I fully understood my rights and what to expect moving forward.”
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Pevney Estate Planning
“He is exceptionally qualified, explained all aspects of creating a trust, and I felt from the beginning I was in very good hands.”
The 15 firms listed for Lake Forest, CA write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Lake Forest, CA
5 of the 15 firms we list are based in Lake Forest; the other 10 serve Lake Forest from towns including Irvine (6 mi), Newport Beach (12 mi) and Mission Viejo (4 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,330 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "communication" and "knowledge". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (5), trust administration (4), probate (2), probate administration (2) and probate litigation (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 2 offer urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are some listed estate planning firms outside Lake Forest?
Of the 15 firms shown, 5 keep an office in Lake Forest. The others come from other towns within 15 mi. Planning takes only a handful of meetings, so people often travel for the right fit. Distances are straight-line.
Serva Law Group
“She really cares for you and I am very happy to have worked with her.”
Seaton Law Group
“I am a small business owner and I feel that Barry is thoroughly looking out for me and truly cares about protecting my best interests.”
Modern Wealth Law
“The fee for the administration seemed high at first, but I preferred that it was a flat fee so I wouldn't wonder how much I was being billed for each email or call”
Talkov Law Partition Attorneys
“We went into our partition action understandably nervous, but Talkov Law put us at ease right away, starting with the intake call.”
Parker Law Offices
“I have worked with Maria and her clients and she does an outstanding job showing caring and compassion to help them through the process of preparing their trust and health care directives to protect their families.”
Law Stein Anderson
“She made the whole process feel easy and stress-free, and I really appreciated her help.”
Preston Law Group
“Taylor was very kind and patient, and explained complicated issues very clearly.”
OC Wills & Trust Attorneys
“The reason why we chose OC Wills and Trust Attorneys over the others we interviewed was simply based on the fact that this firm would assist in funding the trust, including updating the recorded Grant Deed for our property”
Law Offices Of Joseph P. Foley
“His knowledge, advice and experience made me feel comfortable and that I was with the right person to plan for my family estate.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Lake Forest
- “Prompt, clear, willing to discuss matters any time, interfacing with the courts, all went smoothly during a trying time.” — client of Modern Wealth Law
- “Navigating the process of setting up wills and trusts is never something anyone looks forward to, but Brian and his team at OC Wills and Trust Attorneys made the experience seamless and comfortable.” — client of OC Wills & Trust Attorneys
- “Exceptional service! The team handled our living trust with expertise and care.” — client of Law Offices Of Joseph P. Foley
- “When I met with Maria Parker, she was extremely professional and made the process of setting up my living trust and power of attorney directive very easy.” — client of Parker Law Offices
- “I'd highly recommend Pevney Estate Planning if you haven't already done a will and trust.” — client of Pevney Estate Planning
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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