About
Veteran Advocacy for Your Legacy
About The Firm
Steven F. Bliss is a recognized authority in California Estate Planning and Trust Administration. San Diego Probate Law was established to provide high-net-worth families with the surgical precision required to protect multi-generational wealth, handle complex probates, and ensure absolute legacy security.
What distinguishes our boutique practice? Our Court-Tested Philosophy. While many firms focus on “volume” paperwork, we build plans designed to survive the highest levels of scrutiny. With over 35 years of experience, our veteran advocacy ensures your family avoids the typical multi-year burdens of the California Probate Court.
The Fiduciary Advantage
About Steven F. Bliss
Throughout his career, Steven has been an unyielding shield for his clients’ assets. Having overseen thousands of estates, he possesses an intimate knowledge of how the California Probate Code is applied—and how it can be used to protect families from unnecessary tax and court interference.
At San Diego Probate Law, your future is not delegated to a junior associate. Every strategy is personally crafted and reviewed by Steven F. Bliss, ensuring that your estate plan or trust administration is handled with the veteran expertise your legacy requires.
Protecting a legacy requires immediate, proactive action. Without a specialized plan, your assets are subject to Statutory Probate Fees and Proposition 19 property tax reassessments that can cost your heirs hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Note: Under the California Probate Code, there are strict filing deadlines and notice requirements. Delaying the formal administration of a trust or probate estate can result in personal fiduciary liability and the irrevocable loss of family wealth.
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Responsible Attorney:
Steven F. Bliss, California Attorney (Bar No. 147856).
Local Office:
San Diego Probate Law3914 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 278-2800
San Diego Probate Law is a practice location and trade name used by Steven F. Bliss, Esq., a California-licensed attorney.
About the Author & Legal Review Process
This article was researched and drafted by the Legal Editorial Team of the Law Firm of Steven F. Bliss, Esq.,
a collective of attorneys, legal writers, and paralegals dedicated to translating complex legal concepts into clear, accurate guidance.
Legal Review:
This content was reviewed and approved by Steven F. Bliss, a California-licensed attorney (Bar No. 147856).
Mr. Bliss concentrates his practice in estate planning and estate administration, advising clients on proactive planning strategies and representing fiduciaries in probate and trust administration proceedings when formal court involvement becomes necessary.
With more than 35 years of experience in California estate planning and estate administration,
Mr. Bliss focuses on structuring enforceable estate plans, guiding fiduciaries through court-supervised proceedings,
resolving creditor and notice issues, and coordinating asset management to support compliant, timely distributions and reduce fiduciary risk.
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