Business Details
Your Trusted Estate Planning & Business Law Partner
Schlau Rogers is a California-based boutique estate planning and business law firm serving Laguna Beach and Orange County. With nearly two decades of combined experience, our team of attorneys provides accessible, affordable legal support tailored to individual client needs. We specialize in estate planning, business law, probate guidance, and trust administration, offering flat-fee pricing and personalized service. Our client-first approach includes free initial consultations, house calls for convenience, and a commitment to simplifying complex legal processes.We serve startups, existing businesses, and families, focusing on asset protection, business formation, and compliance. Our attorneys hold advanced legal credentials and emphasize transparent communication, ensuring clients receive practical solutions without hidden fees. We prioritize long-term relationships, offering ongoing maintenance programs to keep legal documents secure and up-to-date.
Services
Estate Planning
Business Law
Probate Guidance
Trust Administration
Asset Protection
Business Formation
Compliance Monitoring
Document Review
Legal Consultations
Client Maintenance Programs
Highlights and features
- Client-first practice with free initial consultations
- Flat-fee pricing for transparent costs
- Personalized legal strategies for estate and business needs
- Experienced attorneys with specialized legal credentials
- Convenient house calls and ongoing document maintenance
What people say
Professional and friendly
Exceeded expectations
Timely responses
Painless process
Highly recommend
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and ensure their wishes are honored. We create customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives to avoid probate and minimize tax burdens. Clients receive ongoing support to update documents as life circumstances change.
Business Law
We assist businesses with formation, compliance, and contract negotiations. Our services include entity selection, operating agreements, and ongoing legal counsel to mitigate risks. We specialize in helping startups and small businesses navigate regulatory requirements.
Probate Guidance
Our probate services streamline the estate settlement process, reducing delays and costs. We guide executors through court requirements while maintaining compassionate communication with beneficiaries throughout the 8-12 month California probate process.
Trust Administration
We help trustees fulfill their duties through proper trust administration. Our support includes asset distribution, tax compliance, and documentation to prevent legal disputes, ensuring smooth implementation of the grantor's intentions.
Asset Protection
Our asset protection strategies safeguard clients' wealth from creditors and legal claims. We employ legal tools like irrevocable trusts and entity structuring to preserve assets for future generations while maintaining compliance with state laws.
People
Joshua D. Rogers
Partner
Licensed California attorney with business law background from Loyola Marymount University. Specializes in estate planning and business transactions, emphasizing client education and practical legal solutions for Southern California families and businesses.
Matthew A. Schlau
Partner
California-licensed attorney with philosophy and law degrees. Focuses on estate planning and probate, combining analytical skills with compassionate guidance to help clients protect assets and create lasting legacies.
Tom N. Yacko
Of Counsel
Business law specialist with finance and legal expertise from University of San Diego. Provides strategic counsel for business formation and compliance, ensuring clients maintain proper legal structures to protect personal and business assets.
Questions
Do I need an estate plan if I'm not wealthy?
Yes, everyone should have an estate plan regardless of wealth. Our basic Foundation package starts at $500 and ensures your wishes are honored while protecting loved ones.
How does your flat-fee pricing work?
We offer transparent pricing with no hourly rates. Fees are determined upfront for specific services like wills, trusts, or business formation, with flexible payment options available.
Can you help with business formation outside California?
We specialize in California business law but can advise on jurisdiction selection. For out-of-state formations, we collaborate with local counsel to ensure proper legal compliance.
What's included in your client maintenance program?
Our program includes annual document reviews, compliance checks, and advisor coordination. We ensure your estate and business documents remain current with life changes and legal updates.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
We prioritize urgent cases and offer expedited services. Recent clients completed trust creation within days through our flexible scheduling and responsive communication.
