Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Estate Planning & Probate Solutions
Gaudy Law has dedicated over 21 years to providing accessible, client-focused legal solutions for families and businesses across Southern California. Our team specializes in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and conservatorship, prioritizing clarity and affordability in complex legal matters. With a track record of over 4,000 trusts and 2,000 probates completed, we emphasize personalized guidance and transparent pricing.Our attorneys combine deep expertise with a commitment to reducing client stress through efficient processes and ongoing support. We serve Upland, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange County, and the San Joaquin Valley, offering both in-person and remote consultations. Our mission is to ensure clients feel empowered and protected, with legal strategies tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Trust Administration
Conservatorship
LLC Formation
Highlights and features
- We have completed over 4,000 trusts and 2,000 probates in California.
- Our team provides transparent, no-surprise pricing for all services.
- 21+ years of experience in estate planning and probate law.
- We offer personalized legal support tailored to family and business needs.
- Serving Southern California communities with local expertise and care.
What people say
Personalized support
Transparent pricing
Expert team
Stress-free process
Trusted advisors
Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning creates legal frameworks to protect assets and ensure wishes are followed. Our living trusts avoid probate, safeguard privacy, and simplify asset transfer. We customize plans with wills, power of attorney, and healthcare directives for California residents with over $184k in assets.
Probate Law
Probate resolves estates through court processes. We streamline probate with no court hearings required, enabling prompt real estate sales and asset distribution. Our team manages creditor claims, final reports, and court filings to reduce family stress during difficult times.
Trust Administration
Trust administration executes settlor wishes after death or incapacity. We guide trustees through asset inventory, tax compliance, and beneficiary distributions. Our expertise minimizes liability risks and ensures fiduciary duties are met while preserving tax advantages for complex estates.
Conservatorship
Conservatorship appoints legal guardians for minors or incapacitated adults. We assist families in establishing conservatorships to manage financial and personal affairs, ensuring vulnerable individuals receive proper care and asset protection under California court oversight.
LLC Formation
LLC formation establishes legal business structures with liability protection. We handle state filings, tax ID applications, and corporate documentation while collaborating with CPAs to optimize tax benefits for new businesses in Southern California.
People
Jason Gaudy
CEO, Attorney at Law
Jason Gaudy leads Gaudy Law with over 21 years of legal expertise, focusing on estate planning and probate solutions. He prioritizes client education and accessible legal services for Southern California families.
Desiree Lewis
Lead Estate Planning Attorney
Desiree Lewis specializes in crafting customized estate plans, ensuring clients' assets and healthcare wishes are protected through trusts, wills, and directives.
Dan Burbott
Lead Probate Attorney
Dan Burbott guides families through probate processes, resolving estate matters efficiently while minimizing stress and legal complexities during transitional periods.
Questions
What is estate planning and why is it important?
Estate planning organizes asset distribution after death. It ensures your wishes are followed, reduces taxes, and avoids probate court delays for loved ones.
How does probate work in California?
California probate validates wills and distributes assets through court oversight. Our process avoids hearings, streamlines paperwork, and enables prompt real estate sales.
Do I need a lawyer for trust administration?
Yes. Trustees require legal guidance to fulfill fiduciary duties, manage tax compliance, and ensure proper asset distribution while minimizing liability risks.
What are the benefits of forming an LLC?
LLCs protect personal assets from business debts, offer tax flexibility, and establish professional credibility for new businesses in California.
How long does estate planning take?
Most plans complete in 2-3 weeks, including consultations, document drafting, and final signing with our attorneys.
