Probate Services in Irvine, California | Flat Fees from $2,495
Attorney-prepared court papers for Irvine probate cases, for a flat fee by estate value: $3,995 up to $1,000,000, $5,995 to $2,000,000, $7,995 above. All court papers prepared for you to sign and file. Optional attorney appearance at a hearing ($500 per hearing, limited scope representation). On a $1,550,000 estate like the example below, the statutory attorney fee is $28,500. Our flat fee is $5,995.
Where Irvine Probate Cases Are Filed
Lamoreaux Justice Center
341 The City Drive South, Orange 92868
Orange County Superior Court
~$435-500
6-10 weeks
5-10 days before hearing
We check the Lamoreaux Justice Center examiner notes and prepare Verified Supplements that answer them, for you to sign and file before your hearing.
Irvine Probate Timeline & Statistics
10-14 months
High volume
Lamoreaux Justice Center handles all OC probate with experienced staff
HOA estoppel letters should be ordered early in the process
Publication Requirements for Orange County
Newspapers: Orange County Reporter, Daily Pilot, or other adjudicated newspapers
Duration: Three publications, the first at least 15 days before the hearing (Probate Code 8121(a))
You place the notice with the newspaper yourself. Your client home tells you which newspaper to use and gives you the exact notice text and what to ask for, including whether the newspaper files the proof of publication with the court. Costs typically $200-300, paid to the newspaper.
Probate Thresholds & Irvine Real Estate
With Irvine's median home price of $1,400,000, most estates will exceed California's simplified probate threshold.
California Probate Thresholds (2025)
- Simplified Probate: Primary residence under $750,000 + personal property under $208,850
- Full Probate: All other estates
Irvine Estate Example
| Irvine Home | $1,400,000 |
| Bank Accounts | $50,000 |
| Investments | $100,000 |
| Total Estate | $1,550,000 |
Fee Comparison: Traditional vs MyProbateCA
| Fee Type | Traditional Attorney | MyProbateCA |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Fee | $28,500 | $5,995 |
| Total Attorney Cost | $28,500 | $5,995 |
Statutory Attorney Fee
$28,500
(Probate Code 10810, on $1,550,000)
Our Flat Fee
$5,995
Full probate, estate $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
Difference
$22,505
78% less than the statutory attorney fee
Irvine Probate Expertise
Irvine's master-planned communities and thriving tech sector create estates with substantial real estate holdings and corporate assets. Home to UC Irvine and numerous technology companies, many estates include academic retirement benefits, stock options, and startup equity alongside properties in villages like Turtle Rock, Woodbridge, and Northwood. The city's HOA-governed communities may have transfer requirements affecting probate timelines. Our firm understands Irvine's unique real estate landscape and the corporate assets common among its residents, providing comprehensive probate services that address both the substantial property values and complex investment portfolios typical of this affluent Orange County city.
Our Irvine service includes:
- Attorney-prepared court papers for you to sign and file as the petitioner
- Inventory papers for the Orange County probate referee, who values the property
- Which Orange County newspaper to use and the exact notice text; you place it
- We check the Lamoreaux Justice Center probate notes and prepare the answers before your hearing
- Optional remote court appearance ($500 per hearing, limited scope)
- Dashboard tracking until case closes
Common Estate Types in Irvine
Irvine probate frequently involves tech industry equity compensation from the numerous companies headquartered in the Irvine Spectrum area. HOA-governed properties with extensive CC&Rs require careful compliance review during estate sales. Estates here often include UCI faculty retirement accounts and research-related intellectual property. International families often have overseas assets requiring coordination: Irvine's diverse population includes significant Chinese, Korean, and Persian communities with transnational holdings. Master-planned community amenities like golf club memberships occasionally have transfer restrictions.
Also Serving Newport Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa
We prepare probate court papers for families throughout Orange County, including:
All Orange County cases are filed at the same courthouse, so the same filing steps apply across the region.
Irvine Probate FAQ
Helpful Probate Resources for Irvine Executors
Probate Fees Explained
How the statutory attorney fee is figured under Probate Code 10810, compared with our flat fee by estate value.
Letters Testamentary: Your Legal Authority
How to use Letters from Lamoreaux Justice Center to access bank accounts and transfer property.
Probate Referee: Asset Appraisal Process
What to expect when the Orange County probate referee values estate assets.
Probate Bond Requirements
When Orange County requires a bond and when it can be waived.
California Probate FAQ
50+ common questions about probate answered by Attorney Rozsa Gyene.
Start Your Irvine Probate Case
Complete the free intake questionnaire in about 30 minutes. We'll recommend simplified probate ($2,495) or full administration ($3,995, $5,995 or $7,995 by estate value) based on your estate.
Rozsa Gyene, Esq.
3500 W. Olive Ave., Suite 300, Burbank, CA 91505
- California State Bar #208356
- 26+ Years Experience
- 500+ Cases