Probate & Trust Litigation

Protecting Your Rights. Resolving Disputes. Preserving Legacies.

Losing a loved one is difficult enough—navigating the legal aftermath shouldn’t make it harder. At The Pacella Law Group, we help families across California resolve estate and trust matters with clarity, compassion, and courtroom experience.
Whether you’re trying to avoid probate, settle an estate, or protect your rights in a legal dispute, we provide smart, strategic guidance every step of the way.

Avoiding Probate: Why It Matters

Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s estate—and in California, it can be slow, expensive, and emotionally draining. One of the best things you can do for your loved ones is to create an estate plan that avoids probate altogether.

At The Pacella Law Group, we help you:

Set up and fund your trust properly
Create clear, enforceable estate documents
Minimize court involvement wherever possible
Ensure a smooth transfer of assets to your beneficiaries

And if probate is unavoidable, we’ll guide you through the process with clarity and efficiency—so you’re not left to handle it alone.

When Trust Litigation Becomes Necessary

Even with careful planning, disputes can arise. As experienced trust litigation attorneys, we represent trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs in high-conflict situations involving mismanagement, fraud, contested documents, or ambiguous instructions.

You may need a trust litigation attorney if:

There’s a dispute between heirs or beneficiaries
A will or trust is unclear, improperly executed, or suspected of being forged
A beneficiary believes they were unfairly excluded
Someone is accused of coercing or unduly influencing the decedent
There are allegations of breach of fiduciary duty or misappropriation of assets
A trustee is not acting in accordance with their duties
You need to challenge—or defend against—litigation involving a trust or estate

We understand the sensitive nature of these cases and approach them with both assertiveness and respect. Our goal is always to protect your rights, resolve the issue efficiently, and preserve family relationships when possible.

Schedule a Confidential Complimentary Initial Consultation

With over 15 years of experience representing clients across Southern California, The Pacella Law Group is ready to help you navigate probate court, resolve disputes, or protect your interests as a beneficiary or fiduciary.