Trust Lawyers in Calabasas, CA
Protecting Legacies for Clients in Los Angeles & Ventura Counties
A trust is one of the most powerful tools in estate planning, allowing you to control how your assets are managed, protected, and distributed both during your lifetime and after your death. At The Pacella Law Group, we help clients throughout Southern California create customized trust-based plans that safeguard their wealth, minimize taxes, and keep their families out of probate court.
Whether you are protecting real estate, planning for long-term care, or enabling your heirs to inherit responsibly, the proper trust structure can bring clarity, control, and peace of mind.
Request a free initial consultation with a Calabasas trust attorney at our office, at your home or business, or virtually. Call (818) 873-5546 or connect with us online to get started.
Why Create a Trust?
A trust is a legal arrangement in which one person, the grantor, transfers ownership of assets to a trustee, who manages those assets for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries. In simple terms, a trust acts like a private container that holds your property (such as real estate, bank accounts, or investments) and directs how and when it should be used or distributed.
Unlike a will, which only takes effect after death and must go through the probate process, a trust can become active as soon as it is created and funded. This means that your chosen trustee can immediately manage or distribute assets according to your instructions, without the delays, expenses, or publicity associated with court involvement.
A trust can:
- Avoid the delays and expenses of probate
- Protect assets from creditors and lawsuits
- Reduce estate and gift taxes
- Provide ongoing management if you become incapacitated
- Preserve eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits
- Allow your loved ones to receive assets on your terms and timeline
Because every family and financial situation is unique, trusts can be customized to meet nearly any goal, from supporting dependents with special needs to protecting business interests or charitable giving.
Trusts are not one-size-fits-all. Each is tailored to your goals, assets, and family situation.
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“Louis Pacella has been my attorney in helping me set up our family trust for my grandmother and my mom. I am also in the process of preparing for my own trust. The office staff is outstanding and very professional.”- Beatrice R.
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“Mr Pacella helped our family with a prior trust problem (created by a less knowledgeable attorney than Mr Pacella). and allowed the family to collect money owed to take care of my father for the rest of his life. He was always fair, professional, and mindful of our limited budget. He has also helped us with future options for the care of our father.”- Jim D.
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