$ 350-380 per hour
As a top-rated family trust attorney serving families in Newport Beach and surrounding areas, I have dedicated my career to helping families prepare for and navigate major life events with compassion and care.
in addition to founding and operating the Meier Law Firm, I am also the author of The Family Nest Egg (Penguin Random House), Guided by Grace – A Catholic Journey Through Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, and Good Parents Worry, Great Parents Plan. I am also a public speaker and television news personality.
In 2010, I founded the Meier Law Firm, an estate planning law firm in Newport Beach, California, after leaving the big law firm life to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families. Today, our firm proudly serves the local Orange County community and families across the state with a team of 18 dedicated members. I am very proud that we have received the highest online ratings possible on platforms like Google and Yelp by families who trust us and appreciated our services.
At the Meier Law Firm, we believe in forming lifelong relationships with our clients, offering custom flat-fee estate planning packages that include:
Wills
Trusts
Financial Durable Power of Attorney
Health Care Directives
Life and Financial Plans
Complete Trust Funding
Kids Emergency Plans
Legacy Preservation (so that parents can pass down their values, morals, and dreams to their kids)
Unlimited free phone calls and emails
Free three-year reviews of your family estate plan
And a family lawyer for life!
We also support families through life-changing events requiring probate, trust administration, high-net worth estate planning strategies, tax planning, special needs planning, limited conservatorships, asset protection, Catholic faith-based estate planning, and all non-contested estate planning.
If you're looking to secure your family's future, please consider us. You can give us a call or visit us online to schedule a planning session today. We are really looking forward to meeting you!
Practice Areas:
Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Families
Estate Planning for Minor Children
Estate Planning for Business Owners
Estate Planning with Attorneys
Estate Planning with Financial Advisors
Estate Planning with Life Insurance Professionals
Estate Planning to Protect Assets
Wills & Trusts
Asset Protection
Special Needs Trusts & Conservatorships
Probate & Trust Administration
Faith-Based Estate Planning for Catholics
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$ 350-380 per hour
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450 Newport Center Dr., Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by Marta | January 06, 2014 | Trusts
Hire Laura Meier for your Family Trust needs.
Laura made the process of creating a living trust easy. She made us comfortable through every step because she's confident and knowledgeable. I recommend all of my friends and family to Laura. She's worth the drive to Orange County (if you live in LA)!
Posted by Jeff | October 21, 2013 | Estate Planning
A Family Focused Lawyer
Laura and her firm made a daunting process understandable and even enjoyable. We approached Laura Meier to help us with our estate planning. We were new to the state of California and had no references for a estate planning lawyer. What was particularly helpful was that Laura walked us through th...
Posted by Darlene | October 11, 2013
Review of Laura Meier
Working with Laura was very easy. She kept me informed and brought everything necessary to our meetings. This eliminated the need for multiple unnecessary meetings. Laura even provided her own Notary!! This is very nice considering everyone's busy schedules. Thank you for the opportunity to recommend...
Posted by JP | October 08, 2013 | Estate Planning
Happy Client
Laura is very approachable and extremely knowledgeable in her line of work. She worked with our schedules and created a plan for our family that we are very happy with. She is direct and honest. Laura is creative, a logical thinker, well rounded, and relatable. Her turnaround time in responding to...
Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2013 | Trusts
Praise for Meier Law Firm
We had a wonderful experience working with the Meier Law Firm on our family trust. Laura is incredibly warm and knowledgeable which are two very important qualities when you are putting together a family trust. You need to have someone who knows what they are talking about while still showing compass...
"Laura is a fantastic lawyer and even better person. She genuinely cares about her clients and their families well being. It is a pleasure to be able to refer clients to her knowing they will be well taken care of and helped. Laura's incredible integrity and work ethic bring honor to our profession. Thanks for being so great at what you do Laura!"
"Laura is an honest, caring, and detail oriented attorney. She is dedicated to providing her clients the absolute best care and guidance. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I have worked with Laura on several legal matters and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is very bright and caring. Her clients love her and it is easy to see why. I highly recommend Laura and would absolutely refer clients to her as the occasion arises."
"Laura helps families, plain and simple. She is a smart lawyer with a practice that is targeted to a very important niche. Her estate planning expertise gives families the tools they need to protect what is important, and her workshops provide much-needed education. I would highly recommend Laura and the other members of the Meier Law Firm."
"I highly recommend Laura Meier. She not only provides top legal services to her clients, but she does so with wisdom and compassion."
"Laura is a reputable and insightful estate planning lawyer and is committed to providing her clients the very best. She is well-respected by her peers and in the community.""
"Laura is an excellent attorney and a wonderful person. Laura has an uncanny ability to connect with everyone that she meets. She becomes much more than just a legal advisor for her clients, but a confidant and friend. Also, as a mom of 4 kids and a business owner, she understands the practical sides of raising a family and running a business - you need more than just legal documents to make a family and business succeed. Laura's planning goes well beyond creating legal documents, but encompasses the practical side of planning that is often overlooked, but just as important as the documentation. There is no attorney that I could recommend more highly than Laura!"
"Laura is an intelligent and empathetic attorney who is conscientious about the quality of her work. I spent a couple of years working with Laura at Klein DeNatale and found her to have a strong mind and work ethic. I highly recommend her for both her ability and enthusiasm."
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2011
OC Top Five Land Use Attorney, OC Metro Magazine
2010
OC Top Five Land Use Attorney, OC Metro Magazine
2007
Volunteer Attorney, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.
2010 - Present
Trusts, Wills, and Estate Planning Attorney, Meier Law Firm
2008 - 2010
Of Counsel, Best Best & Krieger
2003 - 2008
Attorney, Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, Cooper, Rosenlieb & Kimball, LLP
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2020
United Cerebral Palsy Orange CountyBoard Member
2011 - 2013
Orange County Young ExecutivesMember
2010 - 2012
Newport Beach Environmental Quality Affairs CommitteeDistrict Four Representative
2008 - 2008
Kern County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Favorable to client
2003
Juris Doctorate
2000
Bachelor of Arts
2014
10 Legal Steps for Families with Special Needs
2014
2014
Women in Business Panel
2014
Women, Faith, and Career Panel
2013
Women and Career Panel
2013
Kids Guardian Workshop
2013
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2013
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2013
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2013
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2013
Kids Guardian Workshop
2013
Kids Guardianship Workshop
2013
Kids Guardian Workshop
2013
Six Essential Estate Planning Strategies
2012
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2012
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Estate Planning Webinar
2011
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2011
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