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 and appear regularly at the Santa Monica Courthouse (1725 Main Street), where probate petitions are filed for Santa Monica residents under Los Angeles County Superior Court jurisdiction.
Probate in Santa Monica
Santa Monica falls within Los Angeles County Superior Court jurisdiction. Probate cases for Santa Monica residents are typically filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, though some matters may be heard at the Santa Monica Courthouse depending on the case type and court assignment.
Santa Monica’s high property values mean most estates exceed California’s $184,500 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.