Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Litigation

Protect the people you love.

Thoughtful estate planning, attentive probate guidance, and decisive litigation when disputes arise.

A well-crafted estate plan is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family — clarity, protection, and peace of mind. When disputes arise or estates need to be administered, you'll have an experienced advocate at your side.

What I handle

Services

Living Wills & Pourover Wills

Foundational documents that direct how your assets should be distributed.

Revocable Living Trusts

Avoid probate, maintain privacy, and provide flexible control over your assets during life and after.

Powers of Attorney (Financial)

Designate someone you trust to handle financial matters if you're unable.

Powers of Attorney (Medical)

Authorize someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.

Advance Healthcare Directives & HIPAA

Document your medical wishes and authorize disclosure of medical information.

Trust & Estate Administration

Guide trustees and executors through their fiduciary responsibilities.

Probate Representation

Navigate California probate efficiently — petitions, inventory, creditor notice, and distribution.

Estate & Trust Litigation

Will contests, trustee removal, beneficiary rights, accounting disputes, undue influence claims.

Why clients choose this firm

A different kind of representation

Plans built around your family

No template solutions. Your plan reflects your assets, your relationships, and your goals.

Litigation-ready experience

When estates are contested, you want an attorney who lives in courtrooms — not just an estate planner.

Clear, jargon-free counsel

Estate planning shouldn't feel intimidating. Noel explains every option in plain language.

Compassionate during loss

Probate and estate litigation often follow a death. Noel handles your matter with the care your family deserves.

What to expect

A clear path forward

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Discuss your family structure, assets, goals, tax considerations, and any special circumstances.

  2. 02

    Plan design

    Noel drafts a tailored plan and walks you through every document before signing.

  3. 03

    Execution

    Properly execute, fund, and store your plan so it works exactly as intended.

  4. 04

    Review & update

    Life changes — your plan should too. Periodic reviews keep your plan aligned with your wishes.

Statewide reach

Serving all of California

Noel serves estate planning, probate, and estate litigation clients throughout California, with remote consultations and statewide remote court appearance capability for litigated matters.

Frequently asked

Questions, answered.

Ready to discuss your matter?

Schedule a Consultation