Masson Fatini - Irvine, CA

Estate Planning, Tax Strategy, and Family Law in Irvine

Protecting family wealth and guiding households through complex transitions requires seasoned legal insight. Established in 1998, Masson & Fatini, LLP delivers premier legal representation to individuals, business owners, and families throughout Southern California. Operating from 4 Park Plaza in Irvine, the firm is led by partners Richard E. Masson, a State Bar of California Certified Family Law Specialist, and Susan M. Fatini-Masson, an accomplished attorney focusing on trust administration and corporate planning. By integrating estate planning with domestic relations advocacy, the firm provides clients with comprehensive protection. When you need a lawyer who blends courtroom trial strength with personalized counsel, Masson & Fatini delivers proven advocacy tailored to your goals.

Thoughtful Wealth Preservation by Estate Planning Lawyers

Proactive estate planning safeguards family assets and prevents contentious probate proceedings. As leading estate planning lawyers, the firm crafts customized strategies reflecting each client's goals. Working alongside experienced wills lawyers and trusts lawyers, clients establish revocable living trusts, asset protection trusts, and wills to preserve wealth. Additionally, the attorneys prepare advance healthcare directives and durable power of attorney documents, ensuring trusted decision-makers manage financial and medical affairs if incapacitation occurs.

Diligent Guidance from Probate Lawyers

Navigating the California probate court system after losing a family member can be emotionally draining. As dedicated probate lawyers, Masson & Fatini guides executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through estate administration, court filings, creditor notices, asset inventorying, and property distributions. When disputes arise over contested wills or trust terms, the firm protects client rights while working to minimize family conflict.

Strategic Advocacy from Tax Lawyers and Business Formation Lawyers

Minimizing tax exposure is vital when accumulating wealth or managing an active enterprise. Serving as knowledgeable tax lawyers and IRS dispute lawyers, the practice advises clients on gift tax planning, estate tax mitigation, and audit controversies. Furthermore, as trusted business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm assists entrepreneurs with selecting optimal entity structures, including corporations and LLCs, drafting operating agreements and bylaws that integrate smoothly into client estate plans.

Certified Specialist Representation by Divorce Lawyers

Family law conflicts involve high financial stakes and emotional sensitivity. Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California State Bar, Richard E. Masson leads the domestic relations practice. As aggressive divorce lawyers, the firm manages complex property divisions, business valuations, and spousal support. Serving as dedicated child custody lawyers and child support lawyers, the attorneys safeguard parental rights and negotiate parenting plans. For couples planning marriage, the firm's prenuptial agreement lawyers craft enforceable premarital agreements that protect separate property.

Why Clients Choose Masson & Fatini

Individuals and families throughout Orange County choose to hire an attorney from Masson & Fatini for compelling reasons:

• State Bar of California Certified Family Law Specialist designation held by senior partner Richard Masson.
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating reflecting the highest legal ability and ethics.
• Seamless integration of estate planning, tax planning, business law, and marital dissolution services.
• Over 25 years of courtroom and negotiation experience serving Southern California communities since 1998.

If you need to find a lawyer who will champion your family's future and protect your financial estate, contact Masson & Fatini in Irvine today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.