The Law Firm of Steven F. Bliss Esq. is a boutique legal practice based in Temecula, California, specializing in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and bankruptcy law. With over 32 years of experience and a background in both accounting and law, the firm stands out for its personalized, accessible approach and commitment to crafting over 35,000 tailored plans that minimize taxes, preserve assets, and prevent costly legal errors.
The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, high net worth clients, professionals, executives, LGBTQ+ clients, immigrant clients, and those with complex assets. Operating with transparency and flat-fee pricing, it offers flexible consultation options—including virtual appointments via Zoom or FaceTime—and emphasizes direct attorney involvement from start to finish, ensuring clarity, compliance with California law, and peace of mind for clients.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Last Will & Testament
- Power of Attorney (General, Durable, Limited, Medical, Springing, Financial)
- Advance Health Care Directives
- Estate Tax Planning
- Lifetime Gifting
- Trust Structures
- Marital Deduction Planning
- Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Planning
- Charitable Planning
- Life Insurance Strategies
- Business Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Legal Structures
- Corporate Formations
- Valuation Discounts
- Trusts (Revocable Living Trusts, Blind Trusts, Bypass Trusts, Charitable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Testamentary Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, QTIP Trusts, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts, Dynasty Trusts, Generation-Skipping Trusts)
- Trust Administration
- Trust Litigation
- Probate
- Probate Petition
- Probate Administration
- Probate Litigation (Contesting a Will, Intestate Succession Conflicts, Creditor Claims Disputes, Omitted Heirs and Pretermitted Children, Fiduciary Misconduct, Trust Litigation in Probate, Beneficiary Rights and Remedies, Elder Financial Abuse)
- Bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11 for Individuals, Subchapter V Bankruptcy)
- Credit Counseling
- Means Test Analysis
- Debt Reorganization and Repayment Plans
- Lien Stripping and Cramdowns
- Creditor Claims Resolution
The firm provides statewide representation for estate planning and probate matters, offers services in English and Spanish, and maintains additional office locations in Kearny Mesa and Escondido for client convenience.
