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Eric Richard BardwellProbate Attorney in Irvine, CA
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP
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Contact
Email
ebardwell@jmbm.com
Phone
(949) 649-4784
Address
3 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA, 92614, US
Professional
About
Eric Richard Bardwell is an accomplished attorney based in Irvine, CA, serving as Of Counsel at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP. With a strong focus on estate planning, probate, and wealth transfer strategies, Mr. Bardwell is a vital member of the firm's Trusts and Estates department. His extensive expertise encompasses various aspects of wealth management, including charitable planning, business succession planning, and post-death administration. Mr. Bardwell is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. He skillfully creates customized wills, trusts, and business entities while advising clients on effective wealth-transfer strategies. Collaborating closely with clients' teams of advisors—such as accountants, investment advisors, and insurance agents—he ensures that personal planning and wealth preservation objectives are met with precision and care. In addition to his estate planning practice, Mr. Bardwell provides valuable insights on estate and trust administration, probate processes, and the preparation of gift and estate tax returns. He has earned recognition as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law from the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Bardwell's commitment to excellence has led to his selection as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for three consecutive years (2014-2016), an honor awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys under 40 in the region. With a background that includes serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable Gary Allen Feess in the United States District Court, Mr. Bardwell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clients in Irvine and beyond.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2008 Pepperdine University School of Law J.D., cum laude 2005 San Diego State Univ B.A.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2010 California Tax Lawyer Vol. 19, No. 4 New 3.8% Medicare Contribution Tax on Unearned Income Could Cause Additional Tax for Wealthy Individuals Disposing of Real Estate
Associations
2012 - Present Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section 2011 - Present King County Bar Association Member 2008 - Present American Bar Association Member 2008 - Present State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section Member
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