RMO LLP

RMO LLP Serving clients throughout California and Texas with strategic, trial-ready advocacy. That's RMO.

Premier litigation boutique focused exclusively on private wealth disputes, trust and estate litigation, probate litigation, fiduciary disputes, and inheritance matters. RMO LLP is a premier litigation boutique focused exclusively on private wealth disputes, representing beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, executors, trust protectors, fiduciaries, advisors, conservators, guardians, spouses, and creditors throughout California and Texas. The firm handles complex trust and estate litigation, probate litigation, fiduciary disputes, trust and will contests, financial elder abuse claims, contested conservatorships, guardianships, and inheritance disputes. RMO's attorneys are known for their trial-ready approach, representing clients in matters involving breach of fiduciary duty, trustee and executor misconduct, undue influence, fraud, trust modification, and asset misappropriation. With offices across California and Texas, RMO combines sophisticated litigation strategy, deep private wealth experience, and courtroom advocacy to protect clients, preserve legacies, and resolve high-stakes disputes. The firm's work has earned national and international recognition, including selection as a finalist for STEP's Private Client Awards Boutique Firm of the Year. At RMO, we understand that trust and estate disputes are about more than assets. Our commitment to helping clients achieve results that protect their interests and restore their peace of mind is at the core of everything we do.

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Lefton as Senior Attorney in RMO LLP's Orange County office.Jennifer brings more th...
10/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Lefton as Senior Attorney in RMO LLP's Orange County office.

Jennifer brings more than 15 years of legal experience representing trustees, beneficiaries, conservators, fiduciaries, and families in contested trust, probate, conservatorship, and financial elder abuse matters. Her background in legal and forensic psychology, combined with her experience as a certified mediator, provides valuable insight into the complex personal and family dynamics often at the center of private wealth disputes.

We're excited to have Jennifer on board as we continue expanding our ability to serve clients throughout California.

Learn more: https://rmolawyers.com/blog/rmo-llp-welcomes-jennifer-lefton-as-senior-attorney-in-orange-county/

RMO LLP Founding Partner Scott Rahn was recently featured in a Billboard article discussing the legal dispute surroundin...
10/01/2026

RMO LLP Founding Partner Scott Rahn was recently featured in a Billboard article discussing the legal dispute surrounding Dolly Parton’s estate and why even careful estate planning cannot always prevent family conflict after death.

The article examines a lawsuit brought by the company responsible for managing Parton’s business interests against her nephew and longtime head of security, who remains a beneficiary of the Parton trust. The dispute arose despite Parton’s extensive efforts to organize her affairs and avoid leaving her family with a legal and financial “mess.”

As Scott explains, the death of a family’s central figure can bring longstanding tensions to the surface. Even a carefully structured estate plan cannot guarantee that every beneficiary will accept the outcome or prevent disputes from developing after the person who previously held the family together is gone.

Scott also emphasizes that effective estate planning is not simply about anticipating every possible conflict. It is also about selecting capable professionals who can administer the estate, protect its assets, and respond effectively when unexpected disputes arise. In Parton’s case, the estate’s prompt legal response may demonstrate that the structure and team she put in place are working as intended.

RMO LLP is proud to sponsor the Probate Attorneys of San Diego’s 2026 Probate Prom on October 2 at the Town & Country Re...
09/30/2026

RMO LLP is proud to sponsor the Probate Attorneys of San Diego’s 2026 Probate Prom on October 2 at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego.

RMO’s Tara Burd and Uzzell Branson will be representing the firm at this year’s event, and we look forward to connecting with friends and colleagues from across San Diego’s probate community for another great evening with PASD.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support PASD and the work it does to bring together professionals throughout the trusts and estates community.

The latest RMO LLP newsletter is here.In this edition, we share a recent victory in a complex family partnership dispute...
09/29/2026

The latest RMO LLP newsletter is here.

In this edition, we share a recent victory in a complex family partnership dispute, welcome several new team members, highlight recent firm and attorney recognitions, and feature our latest legal insights, media contributions, and updates affecting private wealth disputes and probate litigation.

Read the latest from RMO:
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/5e0b6b8caadf/updates-from-rmo-llp-12766730

RMO LLP Founding Partner Scott Rahn will present “When Estate Plans Cross Borders and End Up in Court” on STEP Los Angel...
09/28/2026

RMO LLP Founding Partner Scott Rahn will present “When Estate Plans Cross Borders and End Up in Court” on STEP Los Angeles' Luncheon on September 30 from 12:00–1:30 p.m.

As families, fiduciaries, assets, and advisors increasingly span multiple jurisdictions, even carefully structured estate plans can give rise to complex disputes. Scott will examine how cross-border considerations can affect issues involving capacity, fiduciary duties, business and other complex assets, access to information and evidence, and competing jurisdictional concerns.

The program will also address practical steps estate planning and private wealth professionals can take to identify litigation risks before disputes arise and best practices for managing them when they do.

We look forward to an engaging discussion on navigating private wealth disputes across borders.

We're excited to welcome Olesia Maher to RMO LLP as a Litigation Paralegal. Olesia brings more than ten years of experie...
09/25/2026

We're excited to welcome Olesia Maher to RMO LLP as a Litigation Paralegal.

Olesia brings more than ten years of experience supporting attorneys across civil, commercial, and probate and trust litigation. Her background spans case management, discovery, legal drafting, trial preparation, court filings, and post-judgment matters, along with experience in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy-related work.

A graduate of the University of California, Irvine’s Paralegal Certificate Program and a commissioned California Notary Public, Olesia brings a practical, procedure-focused approach to helping move complex litigation matters forward efficiently.

Welcome to the team, Olesia!

09/24/2026

An inheritance dispute can be completely valid and still get thrown out of court because you missed a deadline.

California law puts a strict clock on nearly every type of inheritance dispute, including trust contests, will contests, breach of fiduciary duty, financial elder abuse, creditor claims, and some of those windows are as short as 120 days.
Swipe through for answers to the questions we hear most often from beneficiaries, heirs, and trustees navigating these deadlines.

We've created a guide that breaks down the statutes of limitations you need to know, plus the steps to take right now to protect your claim.

Link to the full guide is in the comments below.

RMO LLP Founding Partner Scott Rahn was recently featured in U.S. News and World Report in an article by Maryalene LaPon...
09/24/2026

RMO LLP Founding Partner Scott Rahn was recently featured in U.S. News and World Report in an article by Maryalene LaPonsie examining the financial benefits and potential family challenges that can arise when young adults live with their parents.

The article examines how multigenerational living arrangements have become increasingly common as housing costs, inflation, and debt make independent living more difficult.

While living at home can give young adults an opportunity to reduce debt, build savings, and prepare homeownership, Scott emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations around financial support and household responsibilities from the outset.

As Scott explains, prolonged parental support can gradually shift from generosity to expectation when boundaries are not clearly established.

These issues can also have broader implications for families navigating estate planning, trust administration, and wealth transfers, particularly when unequal financial support, undocumented gifts, or differing expectations among adult children later contribute to disputes over inheritance or fairness.

Read the full article: https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/family-finance/articles/financial-pros-and-cons-of-living-with-your-parents

We're excited to welcome Ria K. Satyal to RMO LLP as a Graduate Law Clerk in our Los Angeles office.Ria brings valuable ...
09/22/2026

We're excited to welcome Ria K. Satyal to RMO LLP as a Graduate Law Clerk in our Los Angeles office.
Ria brings valuable probate court experience, a diverse international legal background, and a passion for helping clients navigate complex trust and estate disputes. We're excited to have her join the team as she continues her legal career.
Welcome to the team, Ria!
Learn more about Ria and her background: https://rmolawyers.com/team/ria-k-satyal/

It was an honor for RMO LLP to be recognized as a finalist for Boutique Firm of the Year (Legal) at the 2026 STEP Privat...
09/21/2026

It was an honor for RMO LLP to be recognized as a finalist for Boutique Firm of the Year (Legal) at the 2026 STEP Private Client Awards in London.

The awards bring together leading private client professionals from around the world to celebrate excellence across the trusts and estates industry. We are grateful to be included among this year’s finalists.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists, and thank you to STEP for another memorable evening.

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