How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Los Angeles County, California?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Los Angeles County.
We found 26 estate law firms serving Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County is part of the Southern California region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Los Angeles County Superior Court - Probate Division.
California uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Los Angeles County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in California are set by statute as a percentage of the estate's value, so every Los Angeles County attorney charges the same schedule. Price isn't the variable — experience with the Superior Court - Probate Division and responsiveness are.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Superior Court - Probate Division, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Southern California Firms
Barry Law Group
Firm
16633 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1000
Encino, CA 91436
Phone:
(818) 789-9444barrylawgroup.com →
Estate LitigationTrust LitigationEstate AdministrationTrust Administration
Bronstein & Wasserman, A Professional Law Corporation
Firm
2601 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 324
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone:
(310) 450-7361marcbronstein.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax Planning
Chang & Lee Law Firm
Firm
301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 325
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone:
(626) 557-3500changleelaw.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationConservatorshipGuardianship
Cox Law Group, Inc.
Firm
23326 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 390
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone:
(310) 798-6150coxlawgroupinc.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationSpecial Needs PlanningMedicaid PlanningConservatorship
Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
FirmEst. 1953
9401 Wilshire Blvd, 12th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone:
(310) 273-6333ecjlaw.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax PlanningProbateTrust Litigation
The Estate Lawyers, APC
Firm
18400 Von Karman Ave, Suite 550
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone:
(866) 330-0578theestatelawyers.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbateTrust LitigationTax PlanningConservatorshipElder Abuse
Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP
FirmEst. 1959
1050 S Kimball Road
Ventura, CA 93004
Phone:
(805) 659-6800fcoplaw.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbateTax Planning
Athlon Legal, APC
Firm
14 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 503
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone:
(626) 888-9035athlonlegal.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
Hinojosa & Forer LLP
Firm
2215 Colby Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone:
(310) 473-7000hinojosaforer.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationEstate LitigationProbate Litigation
Law Offices of Jacqueline D. Yu
Solo
9465 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone:
(310) 313-1195jacquelineyulaw.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax PlanningInternational Estate Planning
Jones Legal
Firm
4210 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 330
Riverside, CA 92505
Phone:
(951) 742-7213joneslegalteam.com →
Estate AdministrationTrust AdministrationEstate Planning
KFB Rice, LLP
Firm
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 245
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone:
(310) 307-3441kfbrice.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax PlanningElder Law
Keystone Law Group, P.C.
FirmEst. 2014
11300 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 910
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone:
(310) 444-9060keystone-law.com →
Estate AdministrationTrust AdministrationEstate LitigationProbate LitigationConservatorshipGuardianship
The Legacy Lawyers
FirmEst. 1998
10221 Slater Ave, Ste 106
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone:
(800) 840-1998thelegacylawyers.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationTrust LitigationConservatorshipElder Law
MMZ Law, A Professional Corporation
Solo
341 W 1st St, Ste 100
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone:
(909) 256-6702mmzlawyer.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbateConservatorshipElder LawSpecial Needs Planning
Law Office of Robert M. Baskin
Solo
1849 Knoll Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone:
(805) 658-1000robertmbaskin.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTrust Litigation
RMO LLP
Firm
901 Bringham Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone:
(424) 320-9444rmolawyers.com →
Estate AdministrationTrust AdministrationEstate LitigationProbate LitigationWill ContestsBreach Of Fiduciary Duty
Stone & Sallus, LLP
Firm
2235 Campus Dr
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone:
(310) 889-0233stonesalluslaw.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationDispute Resolution
Trust Law Partners LLP
Firm
234 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone:
(626) 956-3500trustlawpartners.com →
Trust LitigationEstate LitigationProbate LitigationTrust AdministrationEstate Administration
The Werner Law Firm, PC
FirmEst. 1975
27433 Tourney Rd, Suite 200
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone:
(800) 752-9937wernerlawca.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbate
Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP
Firm
2790 Skypark Dr, Ste 209
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone:
(310) 540-2520wickerslaw.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbateTrust LitigationConservatorship
Law Offices of Yacoba Ann Feldman
Solo
5850 Canoga Ave, Suite 400
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone:
(818) 905-2424jacilaw.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationConservatorshipBusiness Succession Planning
Law Offices of Richard A. Lewis
Solo
11024 Balboa Blvd., Unit 1710
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Phone:
(818) 363-2777richardlewis.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
Scott D. Fisher, A Professional Law Corporation
Solo
9454 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse Suite
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone:
(323) 944-0011scottfisherlaw.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Los Angeles County.
Botti & Morison
FirmEst. 1966
351 Paseo Nuevo, 2nd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone:
(805) 585-1885bottilaw.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationElder Law
Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP
FirmEst. 1973
427 East Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone:
(805) 963-9721rogerssheffield.com →
Estate PlanningEstate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax LawCivil Litigation
Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The California self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
California sets probate attorney fees by statute. Los Angeles County attorneys charge the same schedule as the rest of the state — there is no county-level variation. Use the probate cost calculator to see the dollar amount for your estate size.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
Superior Court - Probate Division
Los Angeles County
111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
213-830-0850Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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