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Hess-Verdon & Associates is a caring and trusted law firm in the state of California at both the trial and appellate levels.
Trust & Estate Litigation
Trust & Probate Litigation
Have a trust litigation matter? Legal issues arising or a deadline approaching?
You could receive legal counsel today.
With over thirty years of experience in successfully handling all types of trust and estate cases, we can rightfully say that we are one of the top California trust litigation attorneys.
Here at Hess-Verdon & Associates, we are known for our aggressive legal representation, which has helped us obtain our clients’ best outcomes.
Call 949-706-7300 for legal counsel.
Learn more by follow one of the topics below.
- Trustee Representation and what you should know
- Are you a corporate trustee and needing representation? Meet Jillyn Hess-Verdon, Managing Partner.
Trustee? Start here
- Can a Trustee sue on behalf of the trust
- Can a Trustee be held personally liable?
- Can a Trustee remove a Beneficiary from a trust?
- Settling a Trust After Death
- Being a Trustee of a Trust
- As a Trustee, do I need an attorney?
- What Constitutes a Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Beneficiary? Start here
Trust and Estate Planning
Trust and Estate Planning
Our managing partners have practiced law for over 30+ years. We have deep court experience, and after 3000+ clients throughout our tenure, you will receive in-depth knowledge in trust & estates, business, and real estate matters.
Feel free to call, and our helpful staff will set you up with one of our attorneys.
- Estate Planning: Set up a consultation
- Trust Administration After Death
- Probate Overview: What to Know!
- Checklist After Death of Parent / Spouse
- Why having your 2nd home in a Trust is a smart financial decision
THE VARIOUS TYPES OF advance estate planning TRUSTS
Revocable Trust | Irrevocable Trust
- Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)
- Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT)
- Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT)
- Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QTIP)
- Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust (IDGT)
- Special Needs Trust (SNT) and Third-Party SNT
- Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)
- Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT)
- Dynasty Trust | Legacy Trust
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)
- Charitable Lead Trusts (CLT)
Business Litigation
Business 
Litigation
Hess-Verdon and Associates, PLC, has an astute litigation team that handles disputes involving closely held and family-owned businesses, shareholders, buyers and sellers, and investors in post-acquisition-merger disputes, unfair and deceptive business practice claims, business fraud, derivative suits asserting violations of duties of care and/or loyalty, disputes arising out of commercial financing transactions, and lawsuits/arbitrations arising out of investments and complex partnership/joint venture real estate and business relationships.
Contact us for any of the following reasons.
- Shareholder Disputes
- Business Litigation
- Business Formation
- Appeals and Appellate Litigation
- Business Torts
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Contract Disputes and Breach of Contract
- Fraud and Misrepresentation
- Quantum Meruit Claims
- Tortious Interference with Business Relations
- Unfair Competition and Unfair Business Practice
- Breach of Contract
- Partnership Dispute
Corporate Formation
Corporate Formation
Here at Hess-Verdon & Associates PLC, we have assisted thousands of families throughout our tenure to assist in business formation while implementing a personal strategy throughout their personal and business life, including trust and estate planning, business formations, and real estate law.
- Limited liability company (LLC)
- Limited liability Partnership (LLP)
- S-Corporation
- C-Corp
- Sole Proprietorship
- General Partnership
- Limited liability Partnership (LLP)
- Family limited partnerships (FLP)
- Public Limited Partnership (PLC)
- Limited Partnership (LP)
Family Office Services
Family Office Services
We offer objective, proactive counsel and creative solutions to financial, investment, tax, and estate planning issues.
Our Services include, but not limited to:
- Developing family office governance and risk management
- Assisting with family meetings
- Structuring the acquisition of substantial assets such as yachts, planes, etc.
- Philanthropic Initiatives and Gifting
Real Estate Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Our real estate practice provides advice in the following areas:
- Property Tax Issues
- Titling of Residential, Commercial and Income Properties
- Commercial Property Litigation
- Disputes Over Income Properties
Our clients range from individuals, brokers, family-owned corporations and partnerships.
“Definitely a firm that will “fight to the finish.”
“Absolutely top notch firm for handling all your estate planning matters.”
“I have been working with this firm since 1994; you can’t beat a firm like this, that is so ethical and competent.”
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County: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other California counties.
California Cities: Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, and other Southern California cities.
Areas of Interest: Estate Planning Attorney, Trust Attorney, Trust Litigation, Trust Administration, Probate Attorney, Probate Litigation, Business Attorney, Business Litigation