Law Offices of W. Bailey Smith - Irvine, CA
Law Offices of W. Bailey Smith is an Irvine estate planning institution led by certified specialist W. Bailey Smith, known as The Trust Doctor, with more than five decades of experience and over 8,000 trusts prepared for California families and business owners.
Over Five Decades of Masterful Estate Planning in Irvine
When it comes to safeguarding substantial assets, avoiding catastrophic tax liabilities, and preserving family harmony, seasoned experience is irreplaceable. Founded in 1970 by attorney W. Bailey Smith, the Law Offices of W. Bailey Smith provides premier legal guidance in trust creation, trust repair, estate tax planning, and probate administration. Known throughout Southern California as The Trust Doctor, Bailey Smith is a certified specialist in estate planning, trust administration and probate law certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization. Whether you are looking to hire an estate planning lawyer to design a multi-million-dollar tax-sheltered trust or need a lawyer to correct defective trust documents, this Irvine firm delivers unmatched insight developed over more than fifty years of legal practice.
Advanced Trust Creation, Probate, and Tax Strategies
A poorly drafted trust can result in severe probate delays, expensive litigation, and devastating tax penalties. With a background as a United States Army counter-intelligence agent, former deputy district attorney, and adjunct professor of estate tax planning at Long Beach State, attorney Bailey Smith approaches estate conservation with technical precision. Clients seeking to find an attorney for legacy preservation depend on the firm for extensive practice coverage:
- Living trust creation and repair: Proven trusts lawyers draft and repair revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and sub-trusts, resolving defective language and keeping assets out of court.
- Estate and gift tax mitigation: High-level tax lawyers protect clients from costly transfer taxes, generation-skipping transfer taxes, and joint tenancy death tax traps through sophisticated structural planning.
- Probate navigation and settlement: Knowledgeable probate lawyers assist executors and personal representatives in managing complex probate inventories, accounting, and court petitions.
- Wills and legacy directives: Meticulous wills lawyers establish comprehensive last wills, pour-over wills, and guardianship designations to prevent estate disputes among heirs.
- Incapacity and decision powers: Dedicated power of attorney lawyers construct durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and medical registry safeguards.
- Full estate and legacy stewardship: Distinguished wills, estate planning and probate lawyers deliver comprehensive, rigorous plans designed to withstand future scrutiny.
Recognized Legal Authority with Personalized Care
Attorney W. Bailey Smith has authored widely read estate planning booklets, published dozens of educational articles, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Readers Digest, and the American Bar Association Journal. Having created more than 8,000 trusts and earned recognition among Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, he combines elite credentials with genuine personal warmth.
The firm eliminates obstacles to estate planning by offering complimentary initial consultations and straightforward flat-fee pricing options. Located at 2601 Main Street in Irvine, the Law Offices of W. Bailey Smith remains dedicated to providing lifelong legal security for families, heirs, and future generations.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the airport area of the Irvine Business Complex, near the intersection of Main Street and Jamboree Road.
Building Location
Situated on the 12th floor of 2601 Main Street, which is part of the 13-story Class-A commercial office tower complex known as Century Centre (built in 1988). The modern LEED-certified building is situated near John Wayne Airport.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the adjacent multi-story public parking garage or designated rooftop and surface public parking spaces (fees apply, and validation may be provided depending on the visit).
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Route 53 (Anaheim - Irvine); nearest stop is at Main-Jamboree.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the Century Centre tower at 2601 Main Street, and take the passenger elevator up to the 12th floor to find Suite 1200.