Estate Planning
Business Planning
Elder Law
Advocating for our private clients & business owners since 1997
Bethel Law is an independent boutique estate planning law firm with offices in Redlands, Banning and Temecula, California. Bethel Law services clients throughout the Inland Empire and greater California. Regional and national clients of all sizes look to us for exceptional legal counsel and creative advice in all aspects of estate and business planning.
We believe a strong estate plan is centered around a revocable living trust. If you plan on starting a business (whether it a corporation, LLC or sole proprietorship) or you simply want to protect your estate, then your living trust should be at the center. Additionally, living trusts are also the foundation for qualifying for long-term care such as Medi-Cal; establishing charitable giving for generations; and, for documenting your business empire's Intellectual Property for valuation, sale or tax planning.
Additionally, when it comes to post-death administration, there is no law firm what will handle your case with more care, empathy, understanding and knowledge than the attorneys at Bethel Law. Whether it be navigating probate court or privately administering a trust, you can rest assured that Bethel Law will remove the legal stress while you work through the death of a loved one.
We’re listeners. We’re advisors. We’re hard workers. Our goal is simple: to provide you, your family, your business, or your charity with the best legal planning and drafting services available.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Estate Planning
At Bethel Law, we guide families through the full spectrum of estate-planning tools — from revocable living trusts and wills to financial and medical powers of attorney. Our goal is to help you structure your legacy, maintain your privacy, and avoid probate so your loved ones are protected and your wishes are clear.
Core Services
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Last Will & Testament
- Financial & Medical POAs
Why It Matters
- Avoid probate
- Protect minor children
- Maintain privacy
Advanced Estate Planning
Strategic solutions for higher-value estates, including ILITs, SLATs, GRATs, and charitable trusts. We develop tax-efficient plans that protect assets, support multigenerational wealth, and align with your long-term legacy goals.
Strategies
- ILITs, SLATs, GRATs
- Charitable Trusts (CRT/CLT)
- Family Limited Partnerships
Outcomes
- Estate tax mitigation
- Asset protection
- Legacy planning
Business Law
Entity formation, contract drafting, and ongoing counsel for small businesses and growing companies. We help you build a strong legal foundation with clear agreements, compliance guidance, and protections that support long-term stability.
Formations
- LLC / Corporation / PLLC
- Operating & Shareholder Agreements
Counsel
- Contracts & Negotiations
- Risk & Compliance
Business Development
Operations Improvement Planning and Intellectual Property (IP) Compilations identify business processes and procedures, documenting them in a tangible manual format for valuation, increased value, improved efficiency, higher profitability, trade secret protection, smoother transitions when selling, passing on the business, or creating a franchise manual. Each compilation covers Operations, Marketing, Finance, plus Trade Secret Protection, resulting in a unique top-to-bottom manual of your organization.
Probate
Full legal representation for executors and families navigating the California probate process. We manage everything from filing the initial petition to resolving creditor claims, completing the court-mandated steps, and guiding the estate to final distribution.
We Handle
- Petitions & Notices
- Inventory & Accounting
- Creditor Claims
Deliverables
- Court Filings
- Asset Distribution
- Final Discharge
Trust Administration
Trust administration can feel overwhelming after a loved one passes, especially for successor trustees who are unfamiliar with the legal and financial responsibilities involved. At Bethel Law, we provide step-by-step guidance through the entire process — from statutory notices and asset marshaling to accounting, tax coordination, and final distributions. Our goal is to help you understand your duties, reduce stress, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure the trust is administered properly.
