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A retired Marine who brings the same commitment and perseverance to every client he serves.

Paul Hilton

Service • Commitment • Advocacy

I served a career as a Marine Corps officer, and after I retired from the Marines I spent a decade as a federal employee for the US Navy. The Marine Corps taught me that you see the mission through and you take care of the people who depend on you. I bring that same commitment and perseverance to my clients: I listen, I do the research, and I advocate for what you want for your family.

You never know when a simple conversation becomes a tipping point for your life. Years before my friend Scott became my mentor; he was a fellow Marine. We collaborated on work projects, and through the grapevine, I heard that Scott was pursuing a law degree at night. Later on, fate brought us together again after we both retired from the Marines and worked together with Naval Information Warfare Systems Command. During our time there, I appreciated and respected his knowledge and confidence in legal matters. We worked together on various projects over the years, and Scott approached me on pursuing a law degree. That question changed the narrative of my career path. The lesson that I discovered is that it is necessary to keep learning. Just merely starting with a little step results in accomplishing considerable, impactful outcomes for your life.

I am not afraid of a challenge and when I decided to pursue a law degree at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, I was up for the task. This career change was not something that I took lightly as the drive behind the “why” for my venture is to serve others. Scott guided me throughout the requirements and encouraged me during each step. I went on to graduate with honors and finished the bar exam on the first try five years later. For each personal goal, I do what is required to be successful and to achieve the objectives that I set for myself. A 2018 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, I am now an Estate Planning and Elderly Care lawyer in Fontana, serving San Bernardino County and the Inland Empire, and clients anywhere in California by video.

I also help parents and family members petition for a limited conservatorship when a son or daughter with a developmental disability is about to become an adult. Learn how a limited conservatorship works.

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5.0 on Google, 13 reviews

I have been using Paul for about two years now. I had an old Trust that had been done back in the early 90's and was based on price only. I got a cheap price and a cheap attorney. I finally had my trust redone by Paul and it became a real document that covered all of the aspects of my needs and the needs of my family. The document went from a 20 page trust which was all boiler plate to a 60 to 90 page document that addressed the requirements I needed for my will, my medical requirements, my home, accounts, everything you need to protect. I couldn't be any happier I made the change and had Paul update my Trust. Now my sons are using Paul for their own family trusts also. I could not give a higher recommendation than 5 stars or I would have.

Rick Elliott

Paul was very thorough in preparing our estate plan. He patiently answered all of our questions in a way that was easy to understand and he raised good questions for us to consider that we would not have thought of. He made the entire process easy. Highly recommended.

Nicci Pearson

Paul is professional, communicative, and (maybe most importantly) empathetic. He's always available to answer questions and is very helpful. I'll definitely be working with Paul in the future and recommend him to anyone in need of a will or trust.

Lynn Vogt Rinner

Paul was able to help us although I we were unable to be in California. His communication and service was excellent. His assistance in completing our task in a timely manner while overcoming the roadblocks during the pandemic were fantastic.

Charles Dempsey

Paul was very professional and accommodating throughout the complex process of getting our Will and Trust created. He was very patient with us while we were sorting things out, and helpful in navigating the legalese. We found the price for the services to be very reasonable. I highly recommend Paul.

Ira Gert

Paul is not only very knowledgeable and confident in his work, but he really is there for his clients. He really is in the business to help people and cares about their life outcomes. It's not just a business for him, it is a lifestyle and he wants to do what it takes to prevent harm in his clients futures! Hire Paul for all your estate planning needs!

Shelby Preston

Paul is an amazingly talented lawyer who I would recommend to anyone seeking counsel on estate planning or establishing a small company (e.g. LLC, S-Corp, etc...). His knowledge in his field is second to none and his moderated approach makes an otherwise arduous process relatively painless.

Brian Erickson

Paul Hilton recently helped us prepare our revocable trust. He was very meticulous and provided us with a quality product. We eagerly recommend his services.

MsLHZ

Paul is a professional, very methodical and detail oriented. As a fellow Marine, I can't say enough about Paul.

brett henderson

Paul was wonderful to work with. Made the whole process very easy and quick, we couldn't be happier!

Michelle Mattey

Paul is a wealth of knowledge in his industry and very attentive to detail.

Gabriel Ruz

I have been thoroughly impressed by Paul's professionalism, expertise, and dedication. His attention to detail and comprehensive approach to estate planning is truly commendable. Paul always goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients' needs are met and their interests are protected. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone seeking a skilled, personable, and reliable estate attorney.

Juliana Gladstone

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