Bentler Mulder, LLP - Irvine, CA

Sophisticated Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation in Irvine

Preserving family wealth and protecting hard-earned assets requires proactive legal planning and deep tax knowledge. Headquartered on Main Street in Irvine, California, Bentler Mulder, LLP provides comprehensive legal counsel to individuals, multi-generational families, corporate executives, and business owners throughout Orange County and Southern California. Founded by veteran attorneys Robin S. Bentler and Christopher Mulder, the firm unites over six decades of combined legal and financial experience. Clients looking to find an attorney who blends courtroom litigation strength with advanced tax acumen rely on Bentler Mulder to safeguard their legacies, resolve fiduciary conflicts, and structure lasting asset protection solutions.

Comprehensive Practice Areas and Legal Services

Bentler Mulder, LLP delivers a refined spectrum of legal services designed to protect estates, minimize tax liabilities, and resolve contentious commercial and trust disputes:

• Trust and Estate Planning: Dedicated estate planning lawyers and trusts lawyers drafting revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
• Probate and Trust Administration: Experienced probate lawyers guiding executors and trustees through California probate proceedings, asset distribution, and fiduciary accountings.
• Trust and Estate Litigation: Aggressive trial attorneys representing clients in will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and undue influence allegations.
• High-Net-Worth Tax Planning: Knowledgeable tax lawyers offering strategic gift and estate tax reporting, Form 706 preparation, and wealth preservation strategies.
• Business Formation and Succession: Serving as strategic business formation lawyers and contract lawyers to establish corporate entities and implement succession plans.
• Commercial and Civil Litigation: Accomplished business litigation lawyers managing high-stakes partnership separations and commercial breach of contract disputes.

Exceptional Legal and Financial Background

The distinctive edge of Bentler Mulder, LLP lies in the dual legal and financial mastery of its founding partners. Partner Robin S. Bentler holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida. Having guided more than four thousand families through trust and estate matters, he provides invaluable tax-sensitive counsel. Partner Christopher Mulder holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from LaSalle University, earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School while working as a Certified Public Accountant, and possesses deep forensic accounting acumen. With additional offices in Los Angeles and Arroyo Grande, the firm provides direct partner-level representation without the administrative layers of oversized corporate law firms.

Why Clients Hire Bentler Mulder, LLP

Estate planning and business structuring require precision, empathy, and absolute confidentiality. Those who need to hire an estate planning lawyer or resolve a bitter probate dispute benefit from Bentler Mulder direct, accessible approach. Unlike large corporate firms where matters are routinely passed to junior associates, clients speak directly with seasoned partners who take the time to understand their unique goals and family dynamics. Whether establishing your foundational estate plan or defending your inheritance in court, Bentler Mulder is dedicated to securing your future. Prospective clients can easily contact the Irvine office to schedule a confidential consultation.