Protection Through Planning
We Help Individuals Beneficiaries Trustees Clients Navigate California Trusts, Estates & Probates
Opelon LLP, a California Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm
Flat Fee Estate Planning
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 and we guarantee there will be no additional charges for that service.
No Advance Fee for Probate Clients
We advance filing fees and other hard costs for our probate clients so they don't have to pay anything out of pocket when the hire us. Then, once the probate is settled, we are reimbursed from the estate.
Unbundled Trust Administration
Trust administration requires many step. With that being said, not every part requires an attorney, and we are more than happy to handled every aspect of the administration, or represent clients in limited scope based on the areas where they need help.
Experienced Attorneys
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 for our clients.
We Simplify the Complex
Why Choose Opelon LLP?
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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 get to know their client’s goals and concerns and are then able to put their full energy and attention into meeting those goals and alleviating 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 common human error.
The end result?
Our attorneys are able to focus their full time and attention on our clients. Thus, our attorneys are able to produce custom, effective, legal strategies to address and satisfy each client’s unique needs. All at a fraction of the cost of what outdated firms charge.
At Opelon LLP, we pride ourselves on providing legal services that offer more in value than we take 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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three steps to success
We Will Hold Your Hand Each Step of the Way
Don’t go it alone, let us guide you!
01
learn About You and your goals
Put simply, the better we know our clients, the better we can advocate for them.
02
Make a Plan
Whether it be preventive estate planning or complying with complex probate and estate tax laws, it all starts with a plan.
03
Execute the Plan
We will be by your side, each step of the way, to assist you and your loved ones in executing your plan.
Protection Through Planning
With a clear, well developed plan, your decisions will be honored when you are not able to voice them.
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New Federal Estate Tax Exemption Amount (2021)
In 2021 the federal Estate Tax Exemption is 11.7 million for an individual or 23.4 million for a married couple. So how does this affect you? Put simply, this will only affect you if the total value of your estate exceeds the tax exemption amount.
The Ultimate Guide to Surviving California Probate (2021)
Probate is a Court process required to manage a Decedent’s estate and distribute his or her assets. Probate is statutorily driven, meaning that much of the process is governed by the statutes/laws passed by the California legislature and set forth in the California Probate Code.
Ultimate List of Celebrities Who Died Without an Estate Plan (2021)
Over and over, we read the stories of celebrities who died with an estate plan.
Whether it’s wills, trusts, or co-ownership agreements, you’d think that these people will have something ready when they pass away. This makes the news of celebrities dying without a will so much more shocking.
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Opelon LLP Serves
All of California
We believe in simplicity. We are experts in our trade and we don’t believe in the billable hour because it misaligns the client’s and lawyer’s incentives. So, we generally work on flat fees. Removing the mystery in billing creates a better working relationship for both of us. Pretty simple, right?
Counties served
Trusts, Estates & Probate Services for all 58 California Counties
Alameda County
Alpine County
Amador County
Branciforte County
Butte County
Calaveras County
Coloma County
Colusa County
Contra Costa County
Coso County
Del Norte County
El Dorado County
Fremont County
Fresno County
Glenn County
Humboldt County
Imperial County
Inyo County
Kern County
Kings County
Klamath County
Lake County
Lassen County
Los Angeles County
Madera County
Marin County
Mariposa County
Mendocino County
Merced County
Modoc County
Mono County
Monterey County
Mount Diablo County
Napa County
Nevada County
Orange County
Oro County
Pautah County
Placer County
Plumas County
Redding County
Riverside County
Sacramento County
San Benito County
San Bernardino County
San Diego County
San Francisco County
San Joaquin County
San Luis Obispo County
San Mateo County
Santa Barbara County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County
Shasta County
Sierra County
Siskiyou County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Stanislaus County
Sutter County
Tehama County
Trinity County
Tulare County
Tuolumne County
Ventura County
Yolo County
Yuba County
Opelon LLP’s Motto
"Protection through Planning"
We help our clients transfer their hard-earned assets when they want, to whom they want, in the way they want.
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