
Protection Through Planning
Opelon LLP is a Carlsbad, California trusts and probate law firm serving families and business owners across North County San Diego. Founded in 2021 by T. Owen Rassman, Esq., LL.M. and Matt Odgers, the firm has designed and funded 700+ California trusts and administered 250+ San Diego County estates, all on transparent flat-fee pricing with same-week consultations. Last updated 2026.
We believe in being transparent with our rates. There is no bait and switch. After a brief consultation, you choose the service you like at the price you can afford there will be no additional charges for that service, guaranteed.
Trust administration requires many steps. With that being said, not every part requires an attorney, and we are more than happy to handle all steps or represent clients in a limited scope based on the areas where they need help.
With over 25+ combined years of experience, Opelon's attorneys have just about seen it all. This allows us to be able to foresee potential issues which results in an efficient and predictable outcome.
We envision a world in which legal services are accessible to all. One where clients understand the legal decisions they are making and are not intimidated by working with an attorney, but rather comforted.
A world where attorneys understand their clients’ goals and concerns and can focus their full energy and attention on achieving those goals and addressing those concerns.
So… how can this tall order be completed?
Put simply, we put our minds to it. And when we put our minds to something, we figure it out.
Our solution is to couple years of experience with new technology. This allows us to automate routine, simple tasks (tasks that other firms use to meet their monthly billing quotas), all while eliminating standard human error.
The result?
Our attorneys can focus their full time and attention on our clients. Thus, our attorneys can develop custom, effective legal strategies to address and meet each client’s unique needs. All at a fraction of what outdated firms charge.
At Opelon LLP, we pride ourselves on providing legal services that deliver more value than we receive in compensation.
We are here to help clients navigate difficult life decisions and set themselves and their families up for future success.
That is the Opelon Promise.
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Focused Legal Solutions
Serving families throughout the region, our San Diego estate planning attorney team is here to help you plan with clarity and confidence.
If you are looking for a probate lawyer to help with the complex and stressful probate process, look no further. We help clients during difficult times of grief in California.
"Protection Through Planning" is our Motto. Let us help you to put in place an effective, efficient plan for the transfer of your assets when the time comes.
If you are a Trustee administering a trust, or a beneficiary trying to get what you are entitled to, you can count on the attorneys at Opelon LLP to guide you through the process.
Conservatorships arise when a loved one is no longer able to make financial or health care decisions and the court appoints a conservator
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We Will Hold Your Hand Each Step of the Way
Don’t go it alone, let us guide you!
With a clear, well-developed plan, your decisions will be honored when you are not able to voice them.
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Jaclyn0 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I highly recommend Attorney Rassman of Opelon for anyone seeking knowledgeable, trustworthy, and exceptional estate planning services. He helped me prepare a trust restatement and amendment, making what could have been a complicated and overwhelming process feel remarkably easy and straightforward. He is incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and patient, taking the time to explain every aspect of the process. His professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail gave me tremendous confidence and peace of mind. I truly appreciate his dedication to his clients and the care he puts into his work. I trust Attorney Rassman completely, and so can you! JL+0Posted on Google
Russell Clark4 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Owen Rassman did an excellent job with my trust. He was very thorough and explained everything in a way that I could easily understand. I now have real peace of mind knowing that my trust, Advance Health Care Directive, Durable Power of Attorney, and DNR are all in place. Owen also made the entire process very easy to complete..
Owner's reply
Russell, thank you for the kind words! Great to hear you have "peace of mind", mission accomplished! Wishing you the best, Owen RassmanPosted on Yelp
Russell C.5 days agoVerified
Owen Rassman did an excellent job with my trust. He was very thorough and explained everything in a way that I could easily understand. I now have real peace of mind knowing that my trust, Advance Health Care Directive, Durable Power of Attorney, and DNR are all in place. Owen also made the entire process very easy to complete..
Owner's reply
Russell, thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad everything felt clear and easy to follow, and that you now have real peace of mind with your trust and planning in place. Please don’t hesitate to reach out in the future if we can be of any assistance. Wishing you the best, Owen RassmanPosted on Yelp
Russell C.5 days agoVerified
Owen Rassman did an excellent job with my trust. He was very thorough and explained everything in a way that I could easily understand. I now have real peace of mind knowing that my trust, Advance Health Care Directive, Durable Power of Attorney, and DNR are all in place. Owen also made the entire process very easy to complete..
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Russell, thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad everything felt clear and easy to follow, and that you now have real peace of mind with your trust and planning in place. Please don’t hesitate to reach out in the future if we can be of any assistance. Wishing you the best, Owen RassmanPosted on Avvo
Russell5 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Trust Owen Rassman did an excellent job with my trust. He was very thorough and explained everything in a way that I could easily understand. I now have real peace of mind knowing that my trust, Advance Health Care Directive, Durable Power of Attorney, and DNR are all in place. Owen also made the entire process very easy to complete..Posted on BBB
Alex I5 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
I had an excellent experience working with **** ******* and his assistant Satori at Opelon on my estate planning. Both were consummate professionals and went above and beyond with their communication, follow-up, and support throughout the process.I especially appreciated their clear instructions, attention to detail, and willingness to make time for me despite my busy schedule. They kept everything moving and provided guidance throughout the process. I would highly recommend ***** Satori, and the Opelon team to anyone looking for thoughtful, thorough estate planning servicesPosted on Google
Zenra S10 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great team to work with. They were easy to work with and explained the process along the way. Highly recommend.Posted on Google
Brad M16 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
A five star experience from the initial telephone inquiry to the final signing of our newly revised trust documents. As a new permanent California resident, our previous Arizona trust needed to be updated. While I was hoping a simple addendum is all that would be required, I was educated that indeed a restatement would be required to protect us and comply with California laws. Owen was just great. He provided advice, counsel, and never grew weary of our endless questions and what ifs. While the flat fee is what first attracted us to Opelon, it indeed was a full service experience that surpassed our expectations. I whole heartedly recommend Opelon LLP if you have any trust, estate or probate needs.Posted on Google
Pam Stephens (Pam)17 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We recently worked with attorney Owen Rassman at Opelon in Carlsbad to update our family trust. The process was straightforward and professional. Owen was knowledgeable, helpful, and took the time to answer our questions. We appreciated his assistance and would recommend him to anyone needing estate planning or estate updates.Posted on Google
Robert Matthews19 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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Lisa Erickson19 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Owen helped my husband and I set up our estate plan. This was by far the easiest process i have ever been through, thanks to Owen and his team. I would highly recommend Owen and Opelon LLP for any of your needs
Owner's reply
Lisa, so happy to hear you found the process easy. It was our pleasure working with you. Wishing you the best; and please don't hesitate to reach out in the future with questions. Owen RassmanPosted on Google
Mark Newman19 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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Joel23 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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Joel Z24 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
**** and the rest of the firm's staff were competent, pleasant and professional.Posted on Google
LD24 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I chose Opelon LLP to update our trust after having our second child. I called several estate attorneys, and right from the beginning, Opelon seemed most professional. They actually picked up the phone and followed through with email. I was surprised at how many other place didn't call me back even though I left a detailed voicemail. The staff at Opelon are very professional and prompt. Owen explained everything thoroughly, we never felt rushed, and Satori always followed up with whatever paperwork is needed. It was a very easy experience and I'm glad we were able to update our trust easily. The original trust was done with another firm and it was easy for Opelon to review and amend. I'd definitely recommend this firm for estate planning.Posted on BBB
LD L25 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
I chose Opelon LLP to update our trust after having our second ****** I called several estate attorneys, and right from the beginning, Opelon seemed most professional. They actually picked up the phone and followed through with email. I was surprised at how many other place didn't call me back even though I left a detailed voicemail. The staff at Opelon are very professional and prompt. **** explained everything thoroughly, we never felt rushed, and Satori always followed up with whatever paperwork is needed. It was a very easy experience and I'm glad we were able to update our trust easily. The original trust was done with another firm and it was easy for Opelon to review and amend. I'd definitely recommend this firm for estate planning.Posted on Yelp
Daniel Z.28 days agoVerified
Owen and the staff were great to work with, they made the process quite simple. I felt like Owen really listened to our requests and implemented them in a very understandable way. I thought the rates were fair, and I liked the fact that there were no additional surprises.Posted on BBB
Melanie W100 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
Highly recommend working with **** to create a will and trust! It was a smooth and stress-free experience and **** took the time to explain all of our options in a way that was easy to understand, making us feel confident and informed throughout the entire process.Posted on BBB
Rachel D104 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
Creating our trust felt like a big undertaking, but **** ******* and his assistant, Satori, made the entire experience easy and stress-free. Satori was always prompt, friendly, and organized with scheduling and communication. **** took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand, making sure we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. The entire process was handled efficiently and seamlessly, and we couldn't be happier with the service we received. We highly recommend **** and everyone at Opelon!Posted on BBB
Shannen R116 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
Choosing Opelon LLP was one of my greatest wins. From my first conversation and throughout the entire process, I felt confident and secure. They made themselves available to me and exuded, professionalism, and empathy consistently. I live outside of ********** and came into this process knowing that I would have to work with a team I could trust, I found that here. They have been transparent and patient in explaining my options and the best next steps. I felt confident in professional recommendations, i.e. local CPA and was very impressed the efficiency and respect between the two companies. I cannot recommend Opelon enough
Owner's reply
*******, thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We're so glad you felt confident and taken care of throughout the process, even working with us from out of state. Please don't hesitate to reach out in the future if we can be of any assistance. Wishing you the best, **** *******Posted on BBB
Jill R120 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
We were so pleased with the services of Opelon LLP and Attorney **** *******. He heads a very competent, professional, and welcoming team. It was clear to us from the first contact that Opelon LLP is sharp and educated in the services they provide. Attorney ******* quickly identified the problems in our original trust that did not serve us well anymore. He fixed every one of them and gave us incredibly valuable information on moving forward to protect ourselves and our estate *************** ******* and his entire team were timely, excellent and clear communicators from start to finish. We highly recommend them and appreciate all that they helped us with!
Owner's reply
****, thank you so much for these kind words! I'm so glad we could help get your trust updated and give you peace of mind moving forward. Please don't hesitate to reach out in the future if we can be of any assistance. Best regards, **** *******Posted on Trustindex
Madelyn Rowe131 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Trustindex.
Estate Planning Experience I'd Recommend to Anyone Working with Opelon LLP to set up our estate plan was a great experience from start to finish. I came in feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin, but the team made the whole process clear and approachable. They took the time to understand our family's situation and explained every document in plain language, so I always knew exactly what I was signing and why. What stood out most was how responsive and patient they were with my questions. Nothing felt rushed, and I never felt like just another file on the desk. I walked away with a complete plan and real peace of mind knowing my family is protected. I would recommend Opelon to anyone in North County who has been putting off their estate planning. I only wish I had done it sooner.Posted on Yelp
Dana S.199 days agoVerified
We had an amazing experience with Opelon putting together all our Trust documents. Owen took the time to listen to our needs and concerns, offered advice in many areas and was very professional, detailed oriented, guided us through our the entire process and was wonderful to work with. Satori his paralegal is a diamond, she was lightening fast in responding to any questions, changes and was super detailed oriented too. We would recommend Owen, Satori and the entire Opelon team for all estate and probate needs, and will definitely work with them again with no hesitation. Thank you Owen and Satori!Posted on Yelp
Dana S.199 days agoVerified
We had an amazing experience with Opelon putting together all our Trust documents. Owen took the time to listen to our needs and concerns, offered advice in many areas and was very professional, detailed oriented, guided us through our the entire process and was wonderful to work with. Satori his paralegal is a diamond, she was lightening fast in responding to any questions, changes and was super detailed oriented too. We would recommend Owen, Satori and the entire Opelon team for all estate and probate needs, and will definitely work with them again with no hesitation. Thank you Owen and Satori!Posted on BBB
Richard R200 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
I had Opelon set up a trust for my wife and me. I couldnt be happier with the results and I highly recommend them.Posted on BBB
james d223 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
**** and staff were very professional,knowledgeable and all off our question carefully accurate and easy to understand,and we had a lot ,also we referred a number of family members and business associatesPosted on BBB
Harry T223 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is BBB.
We had a very positive experience working with our attorney on our trust. He was personable, easy to talk to, and took the time to explain everything clearly so we felt comfortable with the process. The work was completed timely, and his pricing was in line with other firms we considered. Overall, we felt well taken care of and would confidently recommend his services.Posted on Yelp
Angie F.310 days agoVerified
We recently completed our family's estate planning with Opelon LLP, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the first call, Satori (their office manager) made everything so smooth. Scheduling was easy, communication was fast and organized, and she walked us through what to expect so we never felt lost in the process. Our attorney, Owen, was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to really listen to our goals for our family, explained every option in clear language, and made sure we felt confident in each decision. Estate planning can feel intimidating, but Owen made it approachable, thoughtful, and stress free. We now have a plan that protects our children and gives us peace of mind and it's all thanks to this team. Highly recommend!Posted on Yelp
Angie F.310 days agoVerified
We recently completed our family's estate planning with Opelon LLP, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the first call, Satori (their office manager) made everything so smooth. Scheduling was easy, communication was fast and organized, and she walked us through what to expect so we never felt lost in the process. Our attorney, Owen, was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to really listen to our goals for our family, explained every option in clear language, and made sure we felt confident in each decision. Estate planning can feel intimidating, but Owen made it approachable, thoughtful, and stress free. We now have a plan that protects our children and gives us peace of mind and it's all thanks to this team. Highly recommend!Posted on Yelp
David K.320 days agoVerified
Opelon lawyer Owen Rassman is friendly and efficient. His fee for a trust is reasonable and clearly spelled out as fixed cost. His trust boiler plate seems comprehensive and authoritative. He was helpful in guiding the statement to define my desired inheritance bequests. He and his office secretary were prompt and accurate in responding to change requests, and the final signing was a pleasant experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Opelon and Owen's services to family and friends.Posted on Yelp
David K.320 days agoVerified
Opelon lawyer Owen Rassman is friendly and efficient. His fee for a trust is reasonable and clearly spelled out as fixed cost. His trust boiler plate seems comprehensive and authoritative. He was helpful in guiding the statement to define my desired inheritance bequests. He and his office secretary were prompt and accurate in responding to change requests, and the final signing was a pleasant experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Opelon and Owen's services to family and friends.Posted on Yelp
Terri E.335 days agoVerified
Owen Rassman helped my husband and I update our trust and review our estate planning after our long time attorney retired. Owen is caring, patient and extremely competent. We feel like we made a great choice and would recommend his services to anyone looking for a trustworthy expert who listens deeply and makes sure you've considered everything carefully.Posted on Avvo
Mike1224 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Owen is a rockstar! We were in a hurry, and Owen got our living trust completed in record time. He's a rockstar!Posted on Avvo
Edward1501 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Family Trust He made the process of setting up a famity trust easy. Very competant and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.Posted on Avvo
Harry1606 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Living Will and Trust Great experience working with Owen and his office while creating a Will and Trust for our family. Communication was precise and very informative, was easy getting answers to all of our questions. Would highly recommend this practice as everyone was very personable and professional. Thanks for all your guidance and services Owen.Posted on Avvo
Anonymous1640 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Very knowledgeable and patient Atty. Owen took time to give us a free consultation and was very patient. He responds to email in a timely manner and easy to get a hold of. Very professional and care about helping his clients. I highly recommend him for sure.Posted on Avvo
Renee1681 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Knowledgeable I went to Owen to revise my trust due to some deaths of my successor trustees. Owen was the man from the first meeting. He was very patience with me as I went through a binder of questions on my old trust. He made great suggestions & when I was steadfast about keeping something in, he worked with me. He is easy to talk to & very available via phone or email. Highly recommend him. His fee was very reasonable.Posted on Avvo
Tom & Kate1748 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Easy and reasonable We put off creating a trust and bringing our wills up to date because we anticipated the process being a hassle and expensive. But Owen Rassman made it a straightforward process at a reasonable cost. Very happy we chose him.Posted on Avvo
Wayne1902 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Finding Solutions to Challenging Questions In revising our trust, we needed to make a lot of changes. Figuring out what we wanted the new version to be like required studying options and concerns, and making tough decisions. Mr. Rassman was resourceful, patient, and supportive. Thank you.Posted on Avvo
Tobin2267 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Satisfied Needed a Living Trust. My case had a complication due to the nature of some of my investments. I have real estate investments in Delaware Statuatory Trusts; investing sale proceeds from an apartment building I owned in DSTs has tax advantages. Mr. Rassman explained requirements for transferring my investments into the Living Trust. Especially useful was Rassman's help thinking through distribution of assets to beneficiaries. Living Trust documents professionally prepared and timely completed. Rassman easy to establish a trusting, professional relationship with. He is a good listener; all questions thoughtfully answered. Without qualification, I reccomend Rassman to anyone needing a Living Trust Package (Living Trust, Will, Health Care Directive and Agent for Finances). Living Trusts may need some tinkering over time and I look forward to working with Owen in the future.Posted on Avvo
MC. AG2390 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Avvo.
Thanks Mr. Rassman! Unbelievable service! Needed to make modification to a trust, contacted Mr. Rassman. From day one, he was a good listener, friendly, courteous and very professional. Listened carefully to what we needed and in no time drafted the documents for our review.. Explained the process VERY clearly. Always on time and very accessible (not like other lawyers, where you have to wait for days to get a call back). If you need a estate planning lawyer, He is the ONE! Thanks for your service Mr. Rassman!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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We help our clients transfer their hard-earned assets when they want, to whom they want, in the way they want.