Daryl Henry Carlson

Estate Planning and Trust Lawyer -

Daryl is an estate planning and trust lawyer.

Daryl has practiced law in California since 1978 both as a sole practitioner and as a member of some of Southern California’s leading law firms.  He has received the highest peer rating (AV®) in legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell.

Daryl is a past Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts Section.  He has also served as Chairman of the Probate Section for the San Bernardino County Bar Association.

In 1975 Daryl graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University (“BYU”) with a B.A. in economics.  He then pursued his legal education at J. Reuben Clark Law School (“JRC”) at BYU where he graduated magna cum laude in 1978 and was designated a “J. Reuben Clark Scholar” upon graduation.  He also received the JRC Faculty award for “High Standards of Preparation and Performance in the Classroom.” 

Daryl is the author of California Estate Planning (A Layman’s Guide).  He has lectured on estate planning topics for California Continuing Education of the Bar and for attorney bar associations and community groups.

Redlands, California has been the home of Daryl’s private law practice for the past 15 years.  His office is located in a lovely, family-owned Victorian house in downtown Redlands.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), Daryl has provided a lifetime of service.  He and his wife, Vallorie, have five children and nine grandchildren.  They believe that strong families are the foundation of a healthy society.