Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Lake Forest, CA

24 firms listed · 5 in Lake Forest · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Family Law Richard E. Young & Associates

Family Law Richard E. Young & Associates

(33)
  • Outcome
  • Compassionate
  • Informative
“Although I don't need someone to make me feel good, he assured a good feeling by articulating the process and expressing confidence at resolving my situation due to his experience.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1977
CBN # 63274
23731 El Toro Rd #B, Lake Forest, CA
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David Melilli Co

David Melilli Co

In Business Since 2016
Emergency Services
Laguna Hills, CA · 5 mi from Lake Forest
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OC Legal Self-Help Center

OC Legal Self-Help Center

(9)
  • Skills
  • Filed
  • Money
“I won't bore you with the details, but the final outcome was: my divorce was just finalized and in less than a year (would have been sooner but the courts didn't have enough staff).”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2016
Licensed
8615, 23731 El Toro Rd #B, Lake Forest, CA
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Law Office of Lynn K. Girvin

Law Office of Lynn K. Girvin

(8)
  • Emails
  • Knowledge
  • Questions
“Lynn is a very patient, pleasant and knowledgeable professional who gives her 100 percent time and attention to making sure the customer fully understands the nuances of Estate planning and its implications.”
In Business Since 2013
Santa Ana, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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The Biondi Law Firm

The Biondi Law Firm

(7)
  • Fee
“I will keep his contact information on my desk top, and even though I hope I will not need him further, I will definitely ask him to represent me , should the need arise.”
In Business Since 2015
BBB Rating: A+
Canyon Lake, CA · 24 mi from Lake Forest
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Hershorin & Henry

Hershorin & Henry

(4)
“Great law firm.”
In Business Since 2003
26475 Rancho Pkwy S, Lake Forest, CA
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The 24 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 24 firms we list are based in Lake Forest; the other 19 serve Lake Forest from towns including Newport Beach (12 mi), Irvine (6 mi) and Santa Ana (13 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,840 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (77%). 3 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are trust administration (5), special needs trusts (4), estate planning (3), probate (3) and business formation (2). 4 show a license on their websites and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.

Can I book a will appointment online with firms listed for Lake Forest?

Appointment requests go through the website at 3 of the 24 firms. A firm without that option works by phone or email. Online booking usually reserves a slot rather than confirming one, so expect a call back to check what the meeting is about.

Reynolds & Powers

Reynolds & Powers

(3)
“Competent, efficient, compassionate law firm.”
In Business Since 2000
23832 Rockfield Blvd STE 250, Lake Forest, CA
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Law Office of Jerome J Carrasco

Law Office of Jerome J Carrasco

(5)
“His resilience and customer service is exactly what you look for when selecting an attorney.”
In Business Since 2008
26459 Rancho Pkwy S, Lake Forest, CA
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Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie

Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie

(40)
  • Questions
  • Case
  • Law Firm
“She was willing to work with me in whatever way was convenient, whether that was in person, video conferencing, e-mail or text and was able to answer any concerns that I had.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
Se Habla Español
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Law Office of Christopher P. Walker

Law Office of Christopher P. Walker

(44)
  • Calls
  • Opinion
  • Estate
“My sister and I were very fortunate that our cousin referred us to Chris Walker, because we were about to begin a heart wrenching negotiation that rubbed salt on our raw wounds.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2010
BBB Rating: A+
Anaheim, CA · 16 mi from Lake Forest
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Southern California Law Advocates

Southern California Law Advocates

(43)
  • Patient
  • Individual
  • Decision
“Norma Duenas and her legal assistant Julie at Southern California Law Advocates did an awesome job advising us of the best course of action for dealing with overwhelming credit card and IRS debt.”
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2009
Santa Ana, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Pevney Estate Planning

Pevney Estate Planning

(50)
  • Information
  • Patient
  • Documents
“He was very thorough and explained everything to us clearly and concisely to make sure that my wife and I were well informed as we went through the various steps to completion.”
In Business Since 2021
Emergency Services
Mission Viejo, CA · 4 mi from Lake Forest
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Modern Wealth Law

Modern Wealth Law

(49)
  • Efficient
  • To Establish
  • Team
“Tiffany Chiu, our attorney at Modern Wealth Law, was extremely efficient and demonstrated not only her knowledge of writing wills and trusts but also a genuine interest in and care for our particular situation.”
Accepts Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2016
BBB Accredited
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Preston Law Group

Preston Law Group

(48)
  • Phone Call
  • Price
  • Law Firm
“From the first phone call, the free consultation, to the creation and signing of the SNT, the Preston Law Firm were caring, competent, and responsive to every question.”
In Business Since 2019
Free Initial Consultation
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Ameriestate Legal Plan

Ameriestate Legal Plan

(47)
  • Information
  • Parents
  • Price
“Setting up a Living Trust was a new and confusing experience, but it all has been a great learning experience and I now feel much more informed and comfortable with the whole process.”
In Business Since 1999
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Costa Mesa, CA · 14 mi from Lake Forest
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Soto Law Group

Soto Law Group

(46)
  • Documents
  • Wishes
  • Questions
“Thanks to Dede and her team, our wishes will be carried out so we can rest assured that our children and grandchildren will not be saddled with difficult decisions or problems.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2009
Licensed
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Morgan Law Group

Morgan Law Group

(49)
  • Feel
  • Felt
  • Understand
“Before the unfortunate experience of life ending dilemmas , I would recommend The Morgan Law Group to anyone interested in shoring up and getting their affairs in order.”
In Business Since 2006
Licensed
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Talkov Law Partition Attorneys

Talkov Law Partition Attorneys

(45)
  • Bankruptcy
  • Knowledge
  • Communication
“I am so grateful to God for putting Mr Talkov in our path He is a true professional and kind, brilliant attorney made everything so smooth in our bankruptcy case for my husband and I.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Parker Law Offices

Parker Law Offices

(25)
  • Documents
  • Father
  • Power of Attorney
“Upon a recommendation, I worked with Attorney Maria at the Parker Law Office and she not only gave me a free consult but also took the time to explain what to expect and how she would guide me through the process.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2020
BBB Rating: A+
Laguna Niguel, CA · 9 mi from Lake Forest
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Law Office Of Kurt D. Elkins

Law Office Of Kurt D. Elkins

(49)
  • Conversation
  • Mind
  • Information
“He took the time to listen and with his knowledge, assertiveness and empathic delivery, I felt so confident in his advice and direction that I ended the conversation stating if this goes to court, will you represent me.”
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
Orange, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Max Alavi, Attorney at Law

Max Alavi, Attorney at Law

(48)
  • Documents
  • Law Firm
  • Team
“Very professional and my estate planning was completely perfect and I appreciate the job that you have done and your paralegal handling the case was wonderful thank you”
In Business Since 2014
Offers Financing Options
Newport Beach, CA · 12 mi from Lake Forest
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Snyder Law

Snyder Law

(50)
  • Meetings
  • Mind
  • Understand
“Kevin was fantastic, breaking every aspect of the estate plan into easy to understand segments, and he takes as much time as needed to ensure you are comfortable with his suggestions and recommendations.”
In Business Since 2018
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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Properlegal

Properlegal

(49)
  • Estate
  • Happy
  • Efficient
“Ellie was absolutely amazing; walked me through the whole Trust preparation process, providing me with excellent instructions to keep up my information for my family.”
In Business Since 2011
Irvine, CA · 6 mi from Lake Forest
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The Law Offices of Steven F. Schroeder

The Law Offices of Steven F. Schroeder

(50)
  • Team
  • Patient
  • Tax
“Although we had had no contact with him or his office for 21 years, when we contacted him to do an amendment to the trust, he had the original trust as well as the original email communications.”
In Business Since 2005
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Santa Ana, CA · 13 mi from Lake Forest
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Estate Planning Legal Services in Lake Forest, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$228
Maximum cost
$2963
National Average
$456
Avg Per Hour Rates
$342
$342
$1140
Typical price range is based on 432 cost profiles
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Average Cost $456
Minimum cost $228
Maximum cost $2963
Avg Per Hour Rates $342

Typical range $342 to $1140 is based on 432 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near Lake Forest

  • “Great service and very professional. Staff were very friendly and helpful in explaining the forms for my living trust and were very effective and efficient.” — client of Max Alavi, Attorney at Law
  • “I had a great experience with Preston Law Group, they are very professional and made my experience very pleasant to obtain my estate living trust.” — client of Preston Law Group
  • “They helped us set up a living trust for my dad and it went very smoothly and everyone at their office was extremely present and informative.” — client of The Law Offices of Steven F. Schroeder
  • “I am beyond pleased with his services. I have recommended him to multiple friends and will continue to do so.” — client of Law Office Of Kurt D. Elkins
  • “I was impressed by her genuine integrity, timeliness, and her willingness to answer my many questions.” — client of Parker Law Offices

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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