Living Trust in Orange County — $999
Protect your home and spare your family a costly probate — prepared in English or Spanish
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Answer a few questions from your phone and we’ll send your written flat-fee quote within 1 business day. No obligation — nothing is prepared or charged until you approve.
Why Orange County families choose a living trust
With Orange County home values, probate gets expensive. California law sets attorney and executor fees as a percentage of the estate: on a $1,000,000 estate they can reach about $46,000 combined (Probate Code §§10800, 10810) — and the case can take a year or more. A living trust lets your family transfer property privately, without probate.
Our flat fee: $999 for your living trust. Moving your home into the trust is separate: deed preparation and recording with the County Recorder +$200.
Complete package — $1,499: living trust + pour-over will + power of attorney (separately $1,649–$1,699). Deed to move your home into the trust + county recording: +$200.
Will or living trust?
| Will only | Living trust | |
|---|---|---|
| Goes through probate court | Yes, if the estate is over the small-estate limit | No, for property held in the trust |
| Typical time | Often a year or more | Weeks to a few months |
| Public record | Yes | Private |
| Plans for incapacity | No | Yes — your successor trustee steps in |
What we prepare
- Revocable living trust and certification of trust
- Trust transfer deed for your home and county recording — +$200
- Pour-over will — $500
- Durable power of attorney — from $150
- Advance health care directive — ask for price
- Trust restatements and amendments for existing trusts
The $999 covers the living trust itself. We prepare your documents based on the decisions you make. If you have questions about taxes or which plan is right for you, consult a tax professional or an attorney.
How it works
- Start online or call — tell us about your family and property.
- Review call in English or Spanish to confirm your choices.
- We prepare your trust and related documents.
- Signing with a notary — at our Anaheim Hills office.
- Deed recording to move your home into the trust, when needed.
Questions
Do I need a lawyer to make a living trust?
No. A registered Legal Document Assistant can prepare your trust at your direction. For legal advice about your plan, consult an attorney.
Can I change it later?
Yes. A revocable living trust can be amended or restated while you are alive and competent.
I already have a will. Is that enough?
A will alone still goes through probate if the estate is over the small-estate limit. A trust avoids that for property held in the trust.
Serving all of Orange County — Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Yorba Linda, Orange, Fullerton, Placentia, Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa and nearby — at 130 S Imperial Hwy, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807, or remotely. Se habla español.
Protect your family today
Call (657) 500-2010 or WhatsApp (714) 235-9595.
OC Legal Help Inc. — Legal Document Assistant, Registration No. 469, Orange County, expires 08/01/2028. I am not an attorney. I can only provide self-help services at your specific direction. We do not give legal advice and do not represent anyone in court.