Leslie Rubright Daff
Estate Plan, Inc. - Torrance Office | Estate Plan, Inc. - Laguna Beach Office | Estate Plan, Inc. - Irvine Office • Irvine, CA
ProbateEstate PlanningFinancial PlanningHealthcarePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(949) 649-4784
Website
Address
19200 Von Karman, Irvine, CA, 92612, US
Professional
About
Leslie Rubright Daff is an attorney at Estate Plan, Inc. in Irvine, CA, focusing on Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Healthcare, Personal Injury, Probate, and Tax law. She specializes in Probate and has experience handling estate planning, trust administration, and probate cases across various California counties. Leslie regularly files court petitions, including those to modify or terminate irrevocable trusts and spousal property petitions. Estate Plan, Inc. operates multiple offices in Torrance, Laguna Beach, and Irvine, providing legal services in estate planning and related areas. Leslie has contributed to legal education as a co-author for Continuing Education of the Bar's practice guide and has authored chapters for CEB California Will Drafting. Leslie earned her JD from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 2000 and her MBA from the University of California, Irvine. She is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law. Leslie is admitted to practice law in California and has been named a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.
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
2000 Loyola Law School - Los Angeles JD - Juris Doctor 1989 University of California, Irvine MBA N/A Univ of Southern Calif BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2020 Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS), Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc. 2019 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2018 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2016 Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils Estate Law Specialist Board
Publications
2016 Journal of Financial Planning Two Time Sensitive IRS Rulings Impact Estate Planning (Article) 2016 Journal of Financial Planning Near-Death Planning and the Zero Basis Rule (Article) 2016 Journal of Financial Planning New Disclosures Could Lead to Penalties for Executors and Heirs (Article) 2015 Journal of Financial Planning Supreme Court Opens Door to Rare Tax Refund Opportunity (Article) 2015 Journal of Financial Planning ABLE Accounts: An Option for Families with Disabled Children (Article)
Associations
2013 - Present Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Attorney Member 2012 - Present Orange County Bar Foundation Fellow 2012 - Present Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. Board of Directors 2012 - Present State Bar of California Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Advisory Commission 2012 - Present Wealthcounsel BusinessDocx Business Planning System Committee Member
Speaking
2017 National Business Institute (NBI) Probate Boot Camp (6/21/2017-6/22/2017) 2017 National Business Institute (NBI) Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide (6/8/2017-6/9/2017) 2017 National Business Institute Estate Planning from A to Z (11/16/2017 - 11/17/2017) 2016 National Business Institute (NBI) Estate Planning from A to Z (12/6/2017-12/7/2016) 2016 It's Your Estate Living Trusts and More - The Use of Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, and Entities in Estate Planning (9/30/2016)
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Updated: Jun 03, 2026