Probate & Trust Litigation Lawyers in Calabasas, CA

What to Expect When You Work With The Pacella Law Group

Probate and trust disputes can feel overwhelming because they mix legal deadlines, family dynamics, and high-stakes financial decisions. Our goal is to bring structure and momentum to your case from day one—so you know what’s happening, what comes next, and why each step matters. Clients throughout Calabasas (91302) and the surrounding area rely on us for straightforward guidance and a litigation strategy built around their priorities.

Our Step-by-Step Process

• Focused case assessment: We identify the legal issues, the parties involved (executors, trustees, beneficiaries), and the fastest path to protect your interests.
• Evidence and documentation plan: We help you gather the records that typically drive outcomes—financial activity, communications, estate documents, and timelines.
• Early resolution efforts when appropriate: If settlement or mediation can achieve your goals, we prepare your position to negotiate from strength—not pressure.
• Litigation-ready preparation: When court intervention is necessary, we handle pleadings, discovery, hearings, and motion practice with a clear theme and supporting proof.
• Ongoing communication: You receive practical updates and candid advice so you can make informed decisions at each stage.

Helpful Items to Bring to Your Consultation

Even a small set of documents can accelerate your case review. If you have them, bring:

• Copies of the will, trust, and any amendments (restatements/codicils)
• Key court notices or correspondence from the executor or trustee
• Account statements (bank, brokerage, retirement, real estate records) tied to the estate or trust
• A brief timeline of major events (dates of illness, changes to documents, transfers, disputes)
• Texts, emails, or letters relevant to the dispute

Probate and trust cases can involve strict procedural requirements and time-sensitive opportunities to object, demand accountings, or seek court orders. The sooner you get clear legal direction, the more options you typically preserve.

Work with a Proven Litigation Firm

In both probate and trust litigation, our firm provides:

• Comprehensive case evaluation and strategic planning
• Assistance in negotiating settlements or mediating disputes
• Litigation representation in California probate and trust courts
• Guidance for executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs
• Protection of your legal rights while striving to preserve family relationships where possible

Whether you face a contested probate, a complicated trust dispute, or want to protect your position as a trustee or beneficiary, our Calabasas probate and trust litigation attorneys offer the experience, insight, and commitment to navigate these sensitive matters effectively. 

Founding Attorney Louis Pacella has over 20 years of practice as a trial lawyer in state and federal courts. His courtroom experience includes handling catastrophic injury claims, complex fiduciary disputes, and elder fraud litigation, giving him a decisive advantage in resolving high-stakes trust and estate matters.

Call (818) 873-5546 or connect with us online to schedule your free initial consultation today.