Idyllwild Estate Planning Lawyers

I am a member of the California State Bar since 2006; the San Bernardino County Bar and Association of Certified Family Law Specialist. I am a certified Family Specialist (I am the only female Certified Family Law Specialist in the Cities of San Bernardino, Redlands and Highland). For the past 6 years I have had the Indigent Defense Contract with the County of San Bernardino wherein I was court appointed to represent several hundred of defendants who were charged with Contempt of Court for violation of court orders (typically non-payment of child support). I also represented several hundred military personal under the...

Mark Lobb founded the firm on November 3, 1993, and is the current Managing Partner. His clients consist of domestic and foreign corporations and the owners of such corporations.

Biography – Jeffrey C. Nickerson Jeff Nickerson is an experienced Estate Planning attorney, practicing in all areas of Estate Planning; Wills, Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorship & Elder Law. Jeff is a long time resident of Murrieta. He has a professional, conveniently located office in Murrieta that serves all of Riverside County and beyond. Jeff has a passion for helping families with a disabled family member and specializes in the preparation of Special Needs Trusts. Jeff and his wife Mary have a disabled son and are actively involved with Special Olympics and are...

Professional Experience • J.D. Glendale University College of Law (Graduated in 1996) • Pepperdine School of Law- Mediating the Litigated Case Program • 28+ years of practicing experience as an attorney • 30+ years as a real estate investor • Practice areas: Estate planning, Business Planning, and Asset Protection • Drafting Last Testament, Financial Power of Attorney, Assignment of Personal Property, Advanced Health Care Directive, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA consent, Living Will, Certificate of Trust, Revocable and Irrevocable Trust, Dynasty Trust, Intentionally Defective Grantor’s Trust, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, Charitable Remainder Trust, Family Foundation, Equity Stripping, Friendly Liens, California Private Retirement Trust • Member of California State Bar • General...

I create peace in my clients' lives by creating and implementing legal plans that will protect their families, through living trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, and other documents.

Tamara Shari Benefield is a top-notch family law litigator for over 20 years handling high asset divorces, contested custody proceedings, as well as providing aggressive and compassionate representation for all things family law from child support and spousal support hearings as well as international and interstate child abduction cases. Ms. Benefield is a highly skilled cross examiner and exceptionally gifted trial attorney. She knows the rules and laws regarding evidence and knows how to successfully raise objections and keep out certain evidence. She is a former professor at West Los Angeles College of Law and taught Civil Procedure to prepare students...

Attorney Robert Miller has a 10.0 Avvo rating, and has been designated a “Client’s Choice DUI Attorney.”

He was named by clients as a top Orange County DUI Lawyer on Yelp, receiving Yelp’s highest rating award, based on reviews.

Mr. Miller has 23 years practicing law in Orange County, including at other criminal defense and DUI firms and practices with his own firm.

Robert Miller has been the author or co-author of three books on DUI defense and has appeared on television and radio as a legal commentator.

He has successfully handled thousands of cases and has many positive...

Blaine M. Brown is a co-founder of the OC Trial Group and acts as one of their primary trial attorneys. Mr. Brown is a highly awarded and reviewed trial attorney who has been named to Best Lawyers’ annual list of “Ones to Watch” and has also been rated by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star.” He has also earned an Avvo rating of “Superb 10/10” and recognition as a “Top 40 Under 40 Trial Layer” by the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Brown represents clients in a variety of matters, including trust and estate matters (trust litigation and trust administration), financial elder...

Armed with impressive qualifications from big law firms and an approachable demeanor you'd expect from a small firm, Owen uniquely bridges the often intertwining areas of Trusts, Estates, and Probates. Owen holds degrees in tax (LL.M.), law (J.D.), and business (M.B.A.), making him particularly well-equipped to guide you, whether you're crafting an estate plan for your loved ones or you're a trustee or beneficiary in need of expert counsel. At Opelon, we believe in more than just offering services - we're dedicated to building enduring relationships. With Owen, you'll find an attorney who is not just qualified but also approachable. We encourage...