John L. Wong, Esq

Orange County Estate Planning Attorney
Managing Partner Phone: (949) 371-5003 jwong@modernwealthlaw.com

Welcome!  My name is John L. Wong, and I am the Managing Partner of Modern Wealth Law, APLC.  I founded Modern Wealth Law over a decade ago with a simple mission: provide comprehensive estate planning to families in Orange County.

Before Modern Wealth Law, I worked at one of the nation’s largest estate planning law firms where I was part of the team representing well-known estates such as Michael Jackson and Britney Spears. Years of working with some of the wealthiest families in the world has taught me that everyone needs an estate plan customized according to their stage in life, wealth, and particular desires.   Comprehensive estate planning requires a holistic approach to each client’s circumstances.  It includes the basics such as probate avoidance and documenting wishes, but it also includes strategies to minimize estate and income taxes, escape property tax reassessment, and the efficient transfer of wealth.

After administering thousands of trusts and litigating many others, I’ve identified where well intended trusts fall short.  My goal with comprehensive estate planning is to ensure your wishes will be carried out in the real world while preserving the wealth you’ve built for your intended beneficiaries.

At heart, I’m an educator.  My passion is to teach you what you need to know about estate planning.  Whether you come in with zero estate planning knowledge or have watched every YouTube video on the subject and are overwhelmed with your options, I will break it down into digestible, easy-to-understand steps. I believe that educating my clients empowers them to make well-informed decisions regarding their family and assets.

The State Bar of California has recognized me as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law.  This certification is given to a small group of attorneys who pass an extensive, full-day, written exam and demonstrate a high level of expertise and years of experience in estate planning.  It also requires submission of favorable evaluations by other attorneys and judges familiar with my work.

I received my Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and was a member of the Dean’s List.  I am currently a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California Bar Association and the Trusts and Estates Section of the Orange County Bar Association. In addition to my legal work, I served as the Commissioner of John Wayne Airport from 2015 to 2018, overseeing and advising on various airport projects, including bringing Uber and Lyft to John Wayne.

I enjoy spending time with my wife and two boys.  I am an avid golfer and love hosting friends and family for pool parties and games.  You can often find me cheering on my kids at their sports events (currently jiu jitsu and basketball) and my favorite sports teams.  As a family, we also love to give back to our community through our Wong Family Foundation, which donates to its favorite Orange County charitable organizations.