Diamond Bar Probate Attorney

Protect Your Best Interests Before and After Death

No one wants to deal with taxes or think about death but planning for these inevitable parts of life is important. At the Law Office of Mitchell A. Port, you can get reliable help with probate, trust, and estate planning in Diamond Bar, CA and surrounding areas. 

Founding Attorney Mitch Port has over 40 years of experience as both a lawyer and an IRS revenue and collection officer, so he knows all about estate planning and taxes. With his valuable experiences, he can help ensure you achieve your long-term goals, whether they include helping your loved ones navigate life without you or establishing a generations-long legacy. 

The Law Office of Mitchell A. Port is a small probate and estate planning firm serving clients in Diamond Bar and throughout California, which means you will get personalized legal help from a seasoned local lawyer. Not only does the firm offer client-focused service, but Attorney Port also knows nearby courts and judges and uses his knowledge to help meet your needs. 

When you choose the Law Office of Mitchell A. Port, you can be confident in a job well done, and you can rest assured that Attorney Port will exceed your expectations.

Call (310) 526-3433 today to speak with our Diamond Bar probate lawyers.

Probate & Estate Planning Services in Diamond Bar, CA

The Law Office of Mitchell A. Port proudly serves clients across California. In Diamond Bar, you can expect every service the firm has to offer, including:

• Probate court services, including petitions for probate and probate litigation
• Contested wills
• Lost wills
• The removal of executors and trustees
• Trust administration
• Special needs trusts
• Tax disputes and settlements
• Post-mortem tax planning
• Estate planning
• Power of attorney
• Conservatorships and guardianships

Some of the most common issues Attorney Port resolves have to do with family conflicts, tax controversies, and bad behavior by executors and trustees.

With The Law Office of Mitchell A. Port, you can take steps to secure your last wishes before you pass away or help protect the final wishes of a loved one who has died.

An experienced Diamond Bar probate lawyer is available to help you with a free phone consultation.

Estate Planning to Avoid Probate in Diamond Bar, CA

With careful estate planning, you can help your loved ones avoid probate. In addition to drafting a clear, enforceable will, you can create trusts and set up “transfer-on-death” registrations for your important assets and documents.

If there are no questions about your final wishes, the court will not have to decide what happens to your assets during probate. Instead, your loved ones will handle your final tax obligations and inherit as you intended.

Going Through Probate in Diamond Bar, CA

Even if you plan your estate perfectly, your estate will need to go through probate if you own real estate and personal property worth more than $150,000. Your loved ones may also choose probate if they contest your will – or have another dispute they need the probate court to solve.

In probate, the court may consider your home(s), vehicle(s), investments, art, and bank accounts. While you can provide specific instructions for these assets, the court will still need to review your estate before distributing your property according to your wishes.

Once again, if you plan carefully (see above), probate should be nothing more than a formality.

Nevertheless, The Law Office of Mitchell A. Port can assist your loved ones with the probate process after you’re gone. The firm offers pre-mortem and post-mortem assistance with estate planning and probate in Diamond Bar.

Work Directly with Mitchell A. Port

No matter what you are facing, working directly with an attorney can be valuable. At The Law Office of Mitchell A. Port, you work directly with the founding attorney – a man with 4 decades of experience, including a history as an IRS attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel, and a high record of success.

The firm offers free phone consultations and discounted in-person consultations. Call (310) 526-3433 or send a message online to schedule yours today with our Diamond Bar probate attorneys.