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Experienced California trusts and estates attorney

With more than 20 years of experience, Charles K. Mills at the Law Offices of Charles K. Mills possesses in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:
  • Estate planning
  • Estate tax issues
  • Executorship duties
  • Guardianship
  • Living wills
  • Living trusts
  • Probate
  • Probate and will disputes
  • Wills drafting and execution
  • Contested wills

Estate planning

Charles K. Mills is an experienced attorney in Irvine, California who can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. He thoroughly analyzes your estate and strategizes the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. He can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.

Probate
Charles K. Mills applies his extensive knowledge about California probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. He assists executors in all steps of the process, including:

  • Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
  • Filing the will with the probate court in California
  • Closing and opening bank accounts
  • Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
  • Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate
  • Paying taxes and other debts
  • Locating beneficiaries
  • Hiring professionals and experts when necessary

Probate disputes

When disputes occur between beneficiaries, Charles K. Mills helps to successfully represent your interests. He has the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. A skillful mediator and litigator, he can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Contact a meticulous estate planning lawyer today.

Call the Law Offices of Charles K. Mills at 949-668-1376 today to schedule a consultation, or contact the firm online.

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Office Location
  • Irvine Office
    5440 Trabuco Road
    Irvine, California 92620
    Phone: 949-585-9333
    Fax: 949-585-9334