Atty. Steven Benjamin Hilton

Atty. Steven Benjamin Hilton

Steven is a tax, trusts, and estates attorney, focused primarily on advanced income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning for high-net-worth-individuals, business owners, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs. Steven also advises clients on issues related to creditor protection, structuring business and real estate transactions, and other federal and state tax matters.

Irvine Irvine 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Steven Benjamin Hilton at a glance

Steven Benjamin Hilton is an Attorney based in Irvine, California, practicing at Brown And Streza Llp. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (2015), Utah (Inactive) (2018), and Utah (2018). Educated at Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 2014) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Brigham, 2014). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven is a tax, trusts, and estates attorney, focused primarily on advanced income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning for high-net-worth-individuals, business owners, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs
  • Steven also advises clients on issues related to creditor protection, structuring business and real estate transactions, and other federal and state tax matters
  • While enrolled in Brigham Young University’s highly-ranked accounting program, Steven worked as a tax intern for Ernst & Young LLP in Washington, D.C., which sparked his interest in the legal side of the tax world
  • This experience ultimately led him to earn joint Masters of Accounting and Juris Doctor degrees
  • Steven enjoys helping clients find creative solutions to problems through his work as a tax, trusts, and estates attorney
  • He also takes great pride in helping his next generation of clients with their parents’ trust and estate matters
  • Outside of work, Steven loves spending time outdoors with his wife and four kids and serving in the community
  • An avid sports fan and Orange County native, he always finds time to cheer for the Angels, as well as his beloved BYU Cougars
  • Steven is also passionate about all things India, where he served as a missionary for two years

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Benjamin Hilton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Benjamin Hilton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Benjamin Hilton

Where is Steven Benjamin Hilton's law office located?
Steven Benjamin Hilton's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Brown And Streza Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Benjamin Hilton handle?
Steven Benjamin Hilton focuses on estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven Benjamin Hilton practiced law?
Steven Benjamin Hilton has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Steven Benjamin Hilton go to law school?
Steven Benjamin Hilton earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.S. Brigham, 2014).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
- 2014
B.S. Brigham
Brigham Young University
- 2014

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2015
Utah (Inactive)
Admitted: 2018
Utah
Admitted: 2018

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