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Irvine Probate and Trust Litigation Law Firm
Overview
Probate, Estate litigation, Conservatorship, Estate Planning and administration is the focus at Estate Lawyers in Newport Beach. We advise trustees and guide them through their responsibilities for administering trusts in accordance with the law. We advise beneficiaries to ensure they receive their beneficial share and family members who wish to protect their loved ones from those who take advantage of their incapacity or infirmity.
Clients seeking experienced legal counsel to handle critical estate law cases find professionalism, dedication and skillful representation at our law firm. Attorney Amy Gostanian is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in estate planning and probate law. All of us at the firm — lawyers, paralegals and support staff — are committed to meeting our clients' needs. We aim to help clients protect assets through meticulous application of the law and careful analysis of unique issues affecting each case.
Our practice areas also include will contests, court accountings and prosecution and defense of claims of negligence by trustees, executors, and agents under financial powers of attorney. The Estate Lawyers, APC handles spousal property petitions, Heggstad Petitions, 850 Petitions and other complex remedies to legal problems involved in estate litigation.
In addition, we help clients through the processes of creating and updating estate plans. A carefully drafted will or trust can prevent will contests and probate litigation. A revocable living trust can facilitate a smooth transfer of assets at a time when a family may be under stress after the death of a loved one. With knowledge of what can go wrong, we can help craft the plan to avoid those minefields.
About The Estate Lawyers, APC
Practice Areas
- Probate and Trust Litigation
- Litigation
- Administration
- Protection Of The Elderly & Disabled
- Other Estate Services
People
Attorneys
- Amy L. Gostanian Esq (Managing Partner) 1 Review
- Michelle C. Bartolic Esq. (Managing Partner - Legal Production)
- Justin M. Kincheloe Esq. (Senior Litigation Attorney) 1 Review
- Kaden J. Kennedy (Senior Litigation Attorney)
- Larissa L. Abruscato Esq. (Senior Litigation Attorney)
- Evan A. Basakis Esq. (Senior Litigation Attorney)
- Ryan B. Kalashian Esq. (Senior Litigation Attorney)
- Bradley R. Kirk Esq. (Managing Partner - Litigation)
- Josh A. Maldonado Esq. (Litigation Attorney)
Staff
- John P. Gostanian, Chief Financial Officer/Controller
- Sheilah Buack-Shelton, Director of Legal Operations
- Rachel Howard, Finance Clerk, 949-250-7800
- Cara Ouellette, Senior Paralegal
- Drew Cornick, Creative Director, 949-250-7800
- Kimberly Sexton, Case Manager/Senior Litigation Paralegal, 949-250-7800
- Natalie Molina, Billing Specialist, 949-250-7800
- Jay Freedman, Sr. Paralegal (J.D.), 949-250-7800
- Raymond Verin, Director of Finance
- Jaqueline Medina, Legal Assistant, 949-250-7800
- Weston Kelsey, Senior Paralegal, 949-250-7800
- Federico Knezetic, Billing/Reporting Specialist, 949-250-7800
- Lauryn Bretches, Paralegal, 949-250-7800
- Hazel Dakis, Paralegal, 949-250-7800
- Jennifer Polson, Litigation Paralegal
- Douglas Hausmann, Client Services Coordinator, 949-250-7800
- Dominique Estrada, Paralegal, 949-250-7800
- Alina Valle, Executive Assistant, 949-250-7800
- Lorraine Pasillas, Senior Paralegal (J.D.), 949-250-7800
- Christiaan Vasquez, Case Manager/Senior Litigation Paralegal, 949-250-7800
- Ashley Hazen, Director of Operations, 949-250-7800
- Marissa DeGeorge, Receptionist, 949-250-7800
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
18400 Von KarmanSuite 550 Irvine, CA 92612
Phone
Websites
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The Estate Lawyers, APC 3110 Camino Del Rio S Suite 314 San Diego, CA 92108 858-360-6507
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