Probate Law
California Attorneys in Los Angeles
Attorneys at Schwartz, Wisot & Wilson assist clients in a wide range of estate planning and probate administration areas. Proper estate planning may include the drafting of a trust, a will, or both and allows individuals to determine how their assets will be passed on to their heirs.
Some of the legal services our law firm offers regarding estate planning includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Trusts
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
- Life Insurance
Estate administration follows estate planning after a party has deceased, and often involves probate representation or litigation. Our attorneys represent clients in the following probate actions:
- Proving in court that a deceased person's will is valid
- Identifying and inventorying the deceased person's property
- Having the property appraised
- Paying debts and taxes
- Distributing the remaining property as the will directs
As probate lawyers, we have extensive experience in probate law, conservatorship and trust litigation and also pursue matters involving probate litigation. Our attorneys represent clients in will contests that involve undue influence, fraud, or the mental incapacity of the testator. Not only do we provide legal assistance to executors, conservators and trustees in relation to their administrative duties, but we also offer representation for individuals and corporate entities in their claims against estates.
At Schwartz, Wisot & Wison, LLP, our attorneys tailor our legal services to meet the individual needs of each client. Please contact our law firm via email or phone us at (310) 277-2323 to arrange a consultation to discuss your probate and estate planning matters. We also offer legal services in civil litigation, business law, real estate, and construction law.
Mr. Schwartz, in particular, has extensive experience, having tried many cases involving probate litigation.
