Los Angeles Estate Planning Lawyer

Trusts, Estate Plans, Probate and Trust Litigation, Wills, Financial Fraud and Tort Litigation

Julia McBride and Cecil McNab of McBride Law Group, P.C. provide high quality legal services in estate planning, probate and trust litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, and all other vital matters that must be addressed when arranging your affairs for your chosen heirs. Our firm is often called upon by other law firms to professionally manage these matters, and you can contact us directly as well.

Areas of Practice

Probate Litigation A probate proceeding is addressed in probate court, and is usually a long process, ranging from six months to several years to finally come to an end. Probate court is in charge of overseeing every step of the probate process, and this can be very costly if the decedent did not have a living trust. Read more about probate litigation...

Conservatorships When an adult person is incapacitated and no longer able to care for themselves and make the necessary decisions about daily life, a conservator must be arranged legally to make these decisions. The conservator is responsible for the individual's daily life as well as managing their finances. Read more about conservatorships...

Guardianships When a minor cannot be cared for by their parents for any reason, including the death of both parents, cases in which a parent is incarcerated or when the parents have been proven to not be capable of having custody of them for a variety of possible reasons, a guardianship must be sought through court. Read more about guardianships...

Trust Administration If a person dies and they had any of a variety of forms of trusts, the trust must be administered and the assets distributed correctly. The successor trustee is required under the law to provide certain notices and other information to the beneficiaries of the trust. Read more about trust administration...

Post-death Estate After an individual passes, their estate will need to be settled. This includes all debts being paid, and all assets distributed to the beneficiaries named in their will. These issues should be handled by a qualified attorney that has extensive experience in post-death estate matters to protect the rights and assets of the beneficiaries. Read more about post-death estate...

Lifetime Estate Planning No matter your age, if you hope to protect your spouse, your children or other cherished friend or family member should an unexpected death occur. Arranging your estate plan early in your life is not only wise, it can be the most important thing for your family and their future. Read more about lifetime estate planning...

Financial Fraud & Tort Litigation Partners in a small business are much like close family members. Unfortunately there are countless cases in which embezzlement, misuse of funds, unexplained expenditures and illegal activities that can lead to terrible difficulties. You must find out where the money went, and how. Read more about financial fraud and tort litigation...

Contact Los Angeles estate planning lawyer Julia McBride to find out more about how we can help you get your estate in order, or to address a variety of related legal issues.