A straightforward way to protect your home, family and assets with a California estate plan.
- Custom flat-fee pricing
- Same-day quote typically available
- Typical 2–3 week turnaround
- Expedited services available
- Based in Irvine, serving Orange County and California
Get Your Estate Plan Done.
Estate planning does not need to feel overwhelming.
KLW helps individuals, couples, families and homeowners put the right estate planning documents in place through a clear, attorney-guided process.
- Contact us.
- Answer a few questions.
- Know your fee.
- Get your plan completed.
Estate Planning Without the Runaround
- Contact Our Office. Call or submit the short online form.
- Answer a Few Questions. Tell us about your family, home, assets and goals.
- Receive Your Custom Flat-Fee Quote. We typically provide a flat-fee quote the same day based on your specific situation and planning needs.
- We Prepare Your Estate Plan. Our attorneys prepare the appropriate documents and guide you through the process.
- Review, Sign & Complete Your Plan. Most straightforward estate plans are completed within approximately 2–3 weeks.
Expedited services available.
Straightforward Estate Planning for California Families
This service is designed for people who may have:
- A California home
- Checking and savings accounts
- Retirement accounts
- Investment accounts
- Children or grandchildren
- Life insurance
- Ordinary personal property
- A spouse or partner they want to protect
- People they trust to make decisions if they become incapacitated
You do not need to be ultra-wealthy to need an estate plan.
The Documents You Need to Put a Plan in Place
Depending on your circumstances, your estate plan may include:
- Revocable Living Trust
- Pour-Over Will
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Advance Health Care Directive
- HIPAA Authorization
- Assignment of Personal Property
- Trust funding guidance
- Real estate/trust transfer guidance
- Other appropriate estate planning documents
Your attorney determines what makes sense for your situation rather than selling everyone the exact same package.
Own a Home in California?
For many California families, their home is their largest asset.
A living trust can help homeowners avoid probate, keep the details of how their estate is handled private, and provide clear instructions for who manages their assets if they become incapacitated. Without a properly funded trust, a home may need to pass through the probate process, which can add time, cost, and court involvement for the people you leave behind.
KLW can walk you through how property passes after death, who manages your affairs during incapacity, and what it takes to properly fund a trust so it actually works when your family needs it.
Know the Cost Before You Move Forward
After learning about your family, assets and planning needs, KLW provides qualifying clients with a custom flat-fee quote, typically the same day.
- No uncertainty about the agreed attorney fee
- Quote based on your specific needs
- More complex matters identified upfront
- Clear scope before engagement
Straightforward Plan or More Complex Needs? We'll Point You in the Right Direction.
Standard Planning
- Homes
- Savings
- Retirement accounts
- Typical investments
- Children
- Standard living trusts
- Incapacity planning
Advanced Planning
- Substantial wealth
- Business ownership
- International assets
- Advanced tax planning
- Irrevocable trusts
- Business succession
- Complex family structures
- Other sophisticated planning
If your situation is more complex, KLW has attorneys who handle sophisticated private-client and estate planning matters.
Why Families Choose Kimura London & White LLP
- California attorneys
- Irvine / Orange County presence
- Full-service law firm
- Estate planning and trusts & estates capabilities
- Business and real estate experience
- Ability to recognize more sophisticated issues when they arise
- Personalized attorney guidance
Trusted by Clients Throughout Orange County
Orange County Estate Planning FAQs
What is the easiest way to get an estate plan in Orange County?
The easiest way is to start with a short conversation about your family, home, and assets. KLW asks a few questions, provides a custom flat-fee quote — typically the same day — and then prepares the appropriate documents so you know the cost and scope before you move forward.
How much does estate planning cost in Orange County?
Cost depends on your specific situation, including your assets, family structure, and planning goals. Rather than a single published price, KLW provides qualifying clients with a custom flat-fee quote after learning about your needs, so you know the exact fee before you engage the firm.
How long does it take to create an estate plan in California?
Most straightforward estate plans are completed within approximately 2–3 weeks from start to finish. Expedited services are available for clients who need their plan completed sooner.
Do I need a living trust if I own a home in California?
Many California homeowners consider a living trust because it can help avoid probate and provide clear instructions for managing the home and other assets during incapacity or after death. Whether a trust makes sense for you depends on your specific circumstances, which KLW can walk through with you.
Do I need an estate plan if I am not wealthy?
Yes. You do not need to be ultra-wealthy to need an estate plan. Anyone with a home, savings, retirement accounts, children, or people they want to protect can benefit from having the right documents in place.
What documents are included in a California estate plan?
Depending on your circumstances, a California estate plan may include a revocable living trust, pour-over will, durable power of attorney, advance health care directive, HIPAA authorization, and assignment of personal property, along with guidance on funding the trust and transferring real estate into it.
Can I avoid probate with a living trust?
A properly created and properly funded living trust can help assets avoid the probate process. Funding the trust correctly — actually transferring assets into it — is a critical step, which is why KLW provides trust funding guidance as part of the planning process.
Can a living trust be changed later?
A revocable living trust is generally designed to be flexible and can typically be amended or revoked as your circumstances or wishes change, which is part of why it is a common planning tool for California families.
Do married couples need a living trust?
Many married couples in California use a living trust to plan for how their home and other assets are managed and passed on, and to provide clarity around decision-making if one spouse becomes incapacitated. Whether a trust is the right approach depends on the couple's specific assets and goals.
Can KLW help if my estate is more complicated?
Yes. Beyond straightforward estate plans, KLW has attorneys who handle more sophisticated private-client matters, including business ownership, international assets, advanced tax planning, irrevocable trusts, and business succession.
Get Your Estate Plan Off Your To-Do List.
You have worked to build your home, savings and family.
Getting an estate plan in place does not need to become another complicated project.
Contact KLW. Answer a few questions. Receive a custom flat-fee quote. Get your estate plan done.
Typical turnaround: 2–3 weeks. Expedited services available.
Or call KLW's Irvine office at
Kimura London & White LLP
Irvine, California
Serving estate planning clients throughout Orange County, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, and surrounding California communities.