Opelon LLP

Carlsbad Probate is tough. Let use make it easier.

Probate doesn’t need to be overwhelming. At Opelon LLP, we specialize in guiding families through the Carlsbad probate process with clarity, compassion, and professionalism. Whether you’re an executor managing a loved one’s estate or a family member unsure where to start, we’re here to help every step of the way.


Our Carlsbad probate services include full estate administration — from filing court petitions to notifying heirs, resolving debts, and distributing assets. We do not handle litigation or disputes, which allows us to focus entirely on smooth, efficient estate settlement. With years of experience in the San Diego County probate court system, we make sure your process is handled accurately and respectfully.


We also help families avoid probate before it starts. Our Carlsbad estate planning services include wills, living trusts, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney — all tailored to your family’s needs. 


If your loved one had a trust, we provide San Diego trust administration guidance to ensure assets are distributed properly without court involvement.


Whether you’re preparing for the future or managing a loved one’s estate now, Opelon LLP brings local insight, personal service, and peace of mind.

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Opelon LLP
Probate and Estate Planning, Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad Probate and Estate Planning
At Opelon LLP, we provide the following legal services.

Carlsbad Probate Administration

We guide executors through every step of California’s probate process, including petitions, notices, creditor claims, asset transfers, and court filings. We focus exclusively on non-disputed probate to provide smooth, efficient estate resolution. Click here to learn more about the Carlsbad probate process.

Flat Fee Estate Planning in Carlsbad

Our proactive estate planning services help Carlsbad families avoid probate and protect what matters. We draft wills, living trusts, and other essential tools that safeguard your legacy and simplify the process for your heirs. We offer transparent flat-fee estate planning, so there are no surprises. Click here to learn more about Opelon LLP's estate planning services in Carlsbad, California.

Trust Administration in Carlsbad

When a trust is in place, we assist trustees with managing and distributing assets in compliance with California law. We help carry out your loved one’s wishes while avoiding probate delays and court oversight. Click here to learn more about Opelon LLP's Carlsbad Trust Administration services.

Free Consultation

We offer free consultations for all potential clients, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all. 

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Probate and Estate Planning Lawyer

About Opelon LLP

Opelon LLP is a Carlsbad-based law firm focused entirely on estate planning, trust administration, and probate law. We’re not a general practice — we dedicate our full attention to helping families through life’s most sensitive legal matters. With a client-first approach and years of experience in California probate, we deliver legal guidance that’s personal, prompt, and practical. Families turn to us for professional service and peace of mind during emotionally challenging times.

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Probate and Estate Planning Legal Team

Meet the team

At Opelon LLP, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional probate, estate planning, and trust administration services with a personal touch. Led by partners Owen Rassman and Matt Odgers, supported by our skilled paralegal Jen Caulfield and our attentive office manager Satori Jelden, we bring together legal expertise, compassionate guidance, and a commitment to making every client feel heard and supported. 


Together, we work as a cohesive, client-focused team to help Carlsbad families navigate some of life’s most important decisions with clarity, confidence, and care.

Owen Rassman

Partner, Managing Attorney
Owen Rassman blends advanced credentials in tax, law and business with a personal, client-first approach to probate and estate matters in Carlsbad and North County San Diego. He guides families through the full process of trusts, estates and probate with clarity, compassion and flat-fee transparency.

Matt Odgers

Partner
Matt Odgers brings a decade of legal experience plus strong business development and operational expertise to Opelon LLP, helping the firm run efficiently while making complex estate-planning and probate issues accessible and understandable for clients.

Satori Jelden

Office Manager
Satori Jelden oversees client services and office operations at Opelon LLP, ensuring smooth, responsive support for families working through estate planning and probate in Carlsbad.

Jen Caulfield

Paralegal
Jen Caulfield supports clients at Opelon LLP with office-management experience and a dedicated focus on estate-planning and probate administration, helping families protect their futures and navigate legal processes with ease.

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Tel: (760) 278-1116

Email: info@opelon.com

Address

1901 Camino Vida Roble, Ste 112
Carlsbad, CA 92008

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