Losing a loved one is overwhelming — and dealing with the legal aftermath shouldn’t add to the burden. If you’re a Santa Monica resident facing probate, a trust dispute, or questions about inheritance, I provide personal, one-on-one legal representation from start to finish.
Based in Malibu, I serve Santa Monica clients in probate, trust, and inheritance matters throughout Los Angeles County.
Probate in Santa Monica
Santa Monica falls within Los Angeles County Superior Court jurisdiction. Probate matters are assigned according to the court’s current filing and venue rules; the proper courthouse should be confirmed for each case before filing.
Santa Monica’s high property values mean many estates exceed California’s $208,850 probate threshold. Homes, investment properties, and coastal real estate create complex estates that require careful administration — and an attorney who understands the local landscape.
Services for Santa Monica Clients
- Probate Administration — Full probate from petition to distribution
- Trust Administration — Trustee guidance and beneficiary distribution
- Trust & Will Contests — Challenging or defending estate documents
- Beneficiary Rights — Enforcing your right to inheritance
- Conservatorships — Protecting those who can’t protect themselves
- Financial Elder Abuse — Pursuing justice for financial exploitation
Why Hire a Solo Practitioner?
Santa Monica has no shortage of large law firms. But when your case gets assigned to a junior associate you’ve never met, and updates come only when you chase them down — you realize the firm’s reputation doesn’t translate to your experience. When you hire me, you get me. Every call, every hearing, every decision.
Schedule a consultation or call (424) 355-5565.