Business Details
Experienced Probate and Trust Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles
Our firm specializes in probate, trust, estate, and fiduciary litigation, with a distinct focus on creditors' rights and judgment enforcement. We represent a diverse clientele, including creditors, family members, fiduciaries, banks, and professionals, navigating complex legal matters involving the rights and assets of deceased, incompetent, or bankrupt individuals. With decades of combined experience, we leverage our deep understanding of California's probate and bankruptcy courts to deliver strategic, results-driven solutions.Our practice emphasizes minimizing risks for creditors while addressing emotionally charged disputes with sensitivity and professionalism. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, utilizing creative strategies to resolve conflicts efficiently and preserve relationships where possible. Our team's expertise extends to pre-litigation counseling, courtroom advocacy, and post-judgment enforcement across civil, probate, federal, and bankruptcy jurisdictions.
Services
Probate Litigation
Trust Disputes
Creditor Rights
Judgment Enforcement
Fiduciary Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized experience in probate and creditors' rights litigation.
- Our lead attorney is a recognized Southern California Super Lawyer.
- We handle cases across civil, probate, federal, and bankruptcy courts.
- Our practice combines technical expertise with personalized, ethical representation.
- We provide creative solutions to minimize litigation and preserve family relationships.
Services
Probate Litigation
We handle contested probate matters involving wills, trusts, and fiduciary duties. Our practice covers breach of fiduciary claims, undue influence allegations, and estate administration disputes. We represent executors, beneficiaries, and creditors in California probate courts, focusing on resolving emotionally complex cases with legal precision and sensitivity.
Creditor Rights
Our creditor representation includes claims prosecution in probate and bankruptcy courts. We specialize in pre-judgment remedies, lien perfection, and post-judgment collection actions. Services cover fraudulent transfer litigation, garnishment proceedings, and defense against bankruptcy preference claims, ensuring creditors' interests are protected through California's complex legal frameworks.
Trust Litigation
We resolve trust-related conflicts including breach of trust claims, trustee removal actions, and trust interpretation disputes. Our practice addresses contested trust administrations, beneficiary rights violations, and fiduciary accountability issues. We provide both litigation and advisory services for trust creators and beneficiaries in California's probate and civil courts.
Judgment Enforcement
Our enforcement practice includes writs of attachment, asset discovery, and post-judgment remedies. We specialize in California's unique procedures for judgment lien enforcement, debtor examinations, and collection actions across state and federal jurisdictions. Services include fraudulent conveyance litigation and bankruptcy dischargeability disputes.
Fiduciary Litigation
We represent fiduciaries and interested parties in conservatorship and guardianship matters. Our services include fee dispute resolution, fiduciary accounting challenges, and capacity-related litigation. We handle contested conservatorship appointments, care plan disputes, and financial management issues for incapacitated adults across California's probate court system.
People
Adam L. Streltzer
Lead Litigation Counsel
Recognized Southern California Super Lawyer with 25+ years of experience in probate and creditors' rights. Admitted to all California courts and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Former member of Los Angeles Superior Court's Probate Volunteer Panel. Specializes in complex estate litigation and judgment enforcement.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in probate litigation, trust disputes, creditors' rights enforcement, and fiduciary litigation. Our practice focuses on estate-related conflicts, judgment collection, and representation in California's probate and bankruptcy courts.
Do you handle cases outside Los Angeles?
Yes, we represent clients across California, including Orange County, San Diego, and the Central Valley. Our practice covers all California probate jurisdictions and federal courts within the Ninth Circuit.
How do you handle creditor claims in probate cases?
We specialize in perfecting creditors' claims through proper documentation, court filings, and contested hearings when necessary. Our approach combines procedural expertise with strategic negotiation to maximize recovery outcomes.
What experience do you have with trust litigation?
Our lead attorney has handled hundreds of trust disputes since 1994, including breach of trust claims, trustee removal actions, and trust interpretation cases. We have particular expertise in complex trust litigation involving multiple jurisdictions.
