Trustee Services
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Fiduciary & Trustee Services in California

Von Rock Law offers trusted fiduciary and trustee services to our own clients throughout California. With over 60 years of combined legal experience in estate planning and trust administration, our attorneys provide reliable, hands-on fiduciary oversight—serving as trustee, executor/administrator, or agent under a power of attorney. 

Why Choose Von Rock Law for Fiduciary Services?

As a boutique estate planning firm, Von Rock Law is known for delivering legally grounded, client-centered fiduciary services. We step in with clarity and compassion, managing complex trust and estate matters with care and consistency. 

Key Benefits of Working With Us:

  • Legally experienced fiduciaries – California attorneys with deep knowledge of trust and estate law

  • Hands-on trust administration- Transparent communication and consistent reporting

  • Comprehensive management – From asset oversight to tax coordination, we manage the details so you don’t have to

Our Fiduciary & Trustee Services

Von Rock Law can serve in a wide range of fiduciary roles:

    • Trustee – For both revocable and irrevocable living trusts

    • Executor or Administrator – For probate or estate administration

    • Power of Attorney – For financial or healthcare decision-making

    • Special Needs Trust Administration – Ensuring proper care and legal compliance

    • Testamentary Trust Oversight – Ongoing support for trusts 

    • Fiduciary Accounting and Communication – Timely reporting and beneficiary updates

Who We Serve

Our fiduciary services are ideal for:

  • Individuals without a personal trustee

  • Families experiencing conflict or complex relationships

  • Ageing clients who want consistency and peace of mind

  • Parents and caregivers of special needs beneficiaries

  • Out-of-state or international families managing California-based estates

Fiduciary Fee Structure

We offer a transparent and flexible billing model: 

  • Standard fee: 1–2% annually of trust assets under management 
  • Hourly and hybrid billing options available 
  • Minimum monthly administration fee may apply 
  • Extraordinary services (including legal filings, litigation support, or tax preparation) may be billed hourly

 

Note: Our fee structure covers fiduciary oversight, trust management, communication, and coordination services. It does not include any third-party costs, including but not limited to: 

  • Insurance premiums (e.g., fiduciary liability or property insurance) 
  • Tax preparation fees 
  • Legal fees  
  • Investment advisory or brokerage fees 
  • Appraisals, maintenance, or repairs 
  • Any other administrative or third-party costs

 

We are happy to provide a detailed estimate and walk you through expected costs during your consultation. 

Getting Started With Fiduciary Services

Our process is structured for clarity and peace of mind:

  1. Book a consultation with our fiduciary team

  2. We’ll complete a conflict check and provide an engagement agreement

  3. Upon engagement, we gather key information—trust documents, assets, and contacts

  4. Ongoing trust administration begins, including reporting, disbursements, and communication with beneficiaries

California Licensing & Compliance

Von Rock Law, PC attorneys are not licensed professional fiduciaries. We offer fiduciary services only to our own estate planning and trust/probate administration clients, in full compliance with the California Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 1.8.6. All fiduciary roles are accepted with informed written client consent. 

Words from our clients

Efficient, informative and courteous. I felt very confident doing business with this firm.

Julie N.

Great experience with this team. Highly recommend!

Brent G.

They are very pleasant to deal with and they do good work.

Kathy C.

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