How we help families and businesses.
Focused practice areas, handled personally by attorneys who take the time to understand your situation. Tap any service to see how we approach it.
Trusts
Living trusts built to protect the people and assets you love most.
A well-built trust is more than a legal document — it's a plan for the people you love. We design revocable living trusts that keep your assets out of probate, give you control during your lifetime, and pass things along to your family quickly, privately, and exactly the way you intend.
What's included
- Revocable living trusts (individual & joint)
- Special needs and supplemental needs trusts
- Pour-over wills and trust funding
- Irrevocable trusts for tax and asset protection
Timeline
3–6 weeks from first conversation to fully signed and funded plan.
Cost
Flat-fee pricing quoted upfront after your free consultation. No hourly surprises.
Wills
Clear, durable wills that make your wishes known and your family's path simple.
A will lets you decide who receives your assets, who cares for your children, and who manages your estate. Even with a trust in place, a well-drafted pour-over will is an essential backstop.
What's included
- Last will and testament
- Guardianship nominations for minor children
- Pour-over wills paired with a living trust
- Executor selection and instructions
Timeline
Most wills are signed within 2–3 weeks of your initial meeting.
Cost
Flat fee. We'll quote it after we understand your situation — no hidden hourly billing.
Trusts
Living trusts built to protect the people and assets you love most.
Best for: Homeowners, parents, and anyone who wants to avoid probate.
Quick Explainer
Will or trust — which do I need?
A Will
Goes through probate court in California.
A Trust
Passes assets privately to family — avoiding probate
Most California families benefit from both. Not sure? Call us and we'll tell you honestly.
Wills
Clear, durable wills that make your wishes known and your family's path simple.
Best for: Anyone with kids, assets, or specific wishes — a must-have baseline.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful, comprehensive plans — health directives, powers of attorney, and legacy.
Best for: Anyone who wants a complete, coordinated plan instead of one-off documents.
Probate
Patient, step-by-step guidance through California probate without the overwhelm.
Best for: Executors and family members settling a loved one's estate.
Business Law
Practical counsel for forming, running, and protecting closely-held businesses.
Best for: Owners of small, family-run, and closely-held businesses.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful, comprehensive plans — health directives, powers of attorney, and legacy.
Estate planning is bigger than any single document. It's the full picture: who decides for you if you can't, how your healthcare wishes are honored, how your assets pass, and how your legacy is preserved.
What's included
- Comprehensive estate plans (trust + will + directives)
- Advance health care directives
- Durable powers of attorney for finances
- HIPAA authorizations
Timeline
Comprehensive plans are typically complete in 4–8 weeks, depending on complexity.
Cost
Flat-fee bundles for complete plans. You'll know the total cost before you commit.
Probate
Patient, step-by-step guidance through California probate without the overwhelm.
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate. In California, it can take a year or more — with strict deadlines, court filings, creditor notices, and accounting requirements that catch most families off guard.
What's included
- Petitions for probate and letters testamentary
- Inventory, appraisals, and accountings
- Notice to creditors and heirs
- Sale of estate property
Timeline
Most California probates take 9–18 months from filing to final distribution.
Cost
Statutory fees are set by California law and paid from the estate. We explain exactly what to expect.
Business Law
Practical counsel for forming, running, and protecting closely-held businesses.
Small and family-owned businesses need a lawyer who understands both the legal details and the real-world tradeoffs. We've helped Orange County entrepreneurs form entities, draft contracts, plan for transitions, and resolve disputes before they turn into lawsuits.
What's included
- Entity formation (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, partnerships)
- Contract drafting and review
- Operating and shareholder agreements
- Business succession and exit planning
Timeline
Entity formation in 1–2 weeks. Ongoing counsel scoped to the matter.
Cost
Flat fees for formation packages and contract templates. Hourly for ongoing counsel — quoted upfront.
What you can expect from us.
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Free consultation
Bring your questions. No commitment, no sales pitch.
02
Attorney access
You work directly with a Styskal — not a gatekeeper.
03
Plain language
We explain every document so you actually understand it.
Not sure which service you need?
That's exactly what a free consultation is for. Tell us what's going on — we'll tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
Visit our office
4695 MacArthur Ct, 11th Floor, Ste 1100 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Call us
Office hours
Mon–Fri · 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat–Sun · Closed