Living Trust Attorney in Orange County California
Avoid probate, protect your assets, and secure your family’s future with a customized living trust designed for Orange County families.
Introduction
Creating a living trust is one of the most effective ways to avoid probate and protect your assets throughout Orange County. With diverse communities, high value real estate, and complex financial portfolios, Orange County families benefit from having a legally sound trust that provides clarity, privacy, and long term protection. Without a trust, estates often face lengthy probate proceedings, public court filings, and unnecessary costs.
At Pevney Estate Planning, we help families across Orange County create attorney prepared, fully customized living trusts tailored to their goals, assets, and family dynamics. Whether you live in Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Santa Ana, or any surrounding city, we provide clear guidance and a streamlined planning process designed to protect your legacy.
UNDERSTANDING LIVING TRUSTS
What Is a Living Trust and Why Does It Matter?
A living trust is one of the most effective ways to protect your family’s legacy. By placing your assets into a trust, you can avoid lengthy and expensive probate, maintain privacy, and ensure your estate is distributed exactly as you intend.
Michael Pevney, your trusted estate planning attorney in Orange County, explains in this short video how a living trust helps California families.
IS A LIVING TRUST RIGHT FOR YOU?
Why Orange County Families Choose Living Trusts
Living trusts in Orange County aren’t only for the wealthy—they’re for anyone who wants to safeguard their loved ones and make estate planning simple. You may benefit if you:
Own real estate in California
Have minor children or dependents
Want to pass down family wealth efficiently
Value privacy in Estate Matters
Want flexibility and control over your legacy
Why Newport Beach Families Choose Us
Local Knowledge. Customized Planning. Attorney Led Guidance.
Local Knowledge
We understand Orange County property values, community planning differences, and estate planning needs across coastal, inland, and hillside areas.
Clear, Easy Process
We explain your options clearly so you can make confident, informed decisions.
Attorney-Prepared Trusts
Every trust is custom drafted by an experienced estate planning attorney.
Flexible Appointments
Meet in office, by phone, or through virtual consultations anywhere in Orange County.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Trusted by Families Across Orange County
With over 18 years of legal experience in Orange County, Michael Pevney dedicates his practice exclusively to estate planning. Families in Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Irvine, and throughout Orange County rely on his guidance for living trusts, probate, and personalized legacy planning, built on proven results and trust.
Living Trust Considerations Unique to Orange County California
Orange County includes some of the most valuable and diverse real estate markets in California. Coastal communities like Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, master planned cities like Irvine and Mission Viejo, and historic neighborhoods in Santa Ana and Orange often contain estates that exceed California’s probate threshold. Without a living trust, probate is frequently unavoidable.
Many Orange County residents hold retirement accounts, stock compensation, investment portfolios, rental properties, business interests, or multiple homes. Families may also include blended households, multigenerational planning needs, or charitable goals. A properly structured living trust helps coordinate these assets, avoid probate, and ensure smooth administration according to your wishes. Our trust strategies are designed to reflect the unique financial and lifestyle realities found throughout Orange County.
Serving All of Orange County California
We proudly serve families throughout Orange County, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, North Tustin, and surrounding communities.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Living Trust Questions for Orange County Families
Do I need a living trust if I own property in Orange County?
Yes. Most Orange County properties exceed the probate threshold, making a living trust one of the most effective tools to avoid probate.
How long does it take to create a living trust?
Most families complete their trust within one to three weeks depending on complexity.
Can I update my living trust later?
Yes. A revocable living trust can be updated at any time as your life or assets change.
Does a will avoid probate?
No. Only a properly funded living trust avoids probate in California.
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With over 18 years of legal experience in Orange County, Michael Pevney focuses on estate planning to help families protect assets, avoid probate, and secure their legacy with confidence.