Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Estate Planning Solutions
Atlantis Law is a client-focused legal practice dedicated to protecting legacies through comprehensive estate planning. Founded on Catholic values and a commitment to service, we specialize in creating customized legal strategies that safeguard families, assets, and intangible wealth. Our approach emphasizes ongoing relationships with clients, ensuring plans evolve with life changes and legal updates. We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and accessibility, offering flexible financing and educational resources to empower informed decision-making.With expertise in trust administration, probate avoidance, and child protection planning, we guide families through complex legal landscapes while maintaining a personal touch. Our team combines legal excellence with compassionate service, aiming to prevent court conflicts and preserve family harmony. By integrating modern tools and traditional principles, we help clients transfer not just financial assets but also values, stories, and wisdom to future generations.
Services
Estate Planning
Trust Administration
Probate Services
LLC Formation
Kids Protection Plan
Will Preparation
Asset Protection
Business Succession
Tax Planning
Charitable Planning
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer ongoing relationships with experienced legacy lawyers for evolving family needs
- Our plans integrate financial, intellectual, and spiritual asset protection strategies
- We guarantee probate avoidance through properly funded living trusts
- Our Kids Protection Plan ensures children's care aligns with parental wishes
- We provide transparent pricing with fixed-fee estate planning packages
What people say
Excellent and highly recommended
Great lawyer
Even better human being
Made process easy
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Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service creates customized strategies to protect your assets and family. We develop comprehensive plans that address wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents while considering tax implications and family dynamics. Clients receive ongoing support to update plans as life circumstances change.
Trust Administration
We guide beneficiaries through trust administration processes after a loved one's passing. Our attorneys ensure proper asset distribution, tax compliance, and fulfillment of trust terms while minimizing conflicts and legal complications during transitional periods.
Probate Services
Our probate specialists help families navigate California's court processes for asset distribution. We streamline probate proceedings while protecting client interests and ensuring compliance with state-specific requirements for estates requiring court involvement.
Kids Protection Plan
This specialized service ensures children's care preferences are legally protected. We create comprehensive documentation to prevent court-appointed guardianship while educating parents about long-term child protection strategies within estate plans.
LLC Formation
We establish limited liability companies for asset protection and business succession purposes. Our service includes document preparation, state filings, and operational guidance to create proper business entity structures for client objectives.
People
James Long
Attorney
James Long is a California estate planning attorney with over 10 years' experience. Former Vatican expert at the United Nations, he combines legal expertise with Catholic values to protect family legacies through customized estate plans.
Questions
What happens if I don't update my estate plan?
Outdated plans may fail to protect assets, leaving families vulnerable to probate and unintended guardianship. Regular updates ensure plans reflect current circumstances and legal requirements.
How does a living trust avoid probate?
Properly funded living trusts transfer asset ownership to the trust during your lifetime, allowing direct beneficiary transfers without court involvement after your passing.
Can I create an estate plan without an attorney?
While DIY options exist, professional planning ensures proper document execution, asset titling, and customized strategies that generic templates often miss, preventing future legal complications.
What's included in the Kids Protection Plan?
Our plan includes legal guardianship designations, emergency care instructions, and long-term protection strategies to ensure children receive care according to parental wishes while avoiding court interventions.
How much does estate planning cost?
Basic plans start at $2,300 with comprehensive packages at $3,300. Costs vary based on complexity, with transparent pricing and flexible payment options available for all services.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties in California, providing local legal expertise with personalized service for estate planning needs.
