Trusted litigation services for protection of elders and their legacies
Estate Litigation: Resolving Inheritance Disputes And Protecting The Elderly
Disagreements with family members are stressful. When a family dispute centers around an inheritance and family members hold back information or play games, it’s even worse. Concerns over an elderly loved one’s well-being trigger fear, worry and anxiety.
The Estate Lawyers, APC, has offices in Irvine and San Diego. Our firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in litigation, trial work and probate court. We regularly partner with other estate planning firms to provide litigation services when disputes evolve and escalate. If you or your client is immersed in a disagreement, our experienced litigators will equip and empower you to reach a resolution and help you move forward with your life. Find out more about our attorneys and their trial experience here:

Larissa L. Abruscato
Senior Litigation Attorney

Michelle C. Bartolic
Managing Partner – Legal Production

Evan A. Basakis
Senior Litigation Attorney

Amy L. Gostanian
Managing Partner

Carl L. Jones
Senior Litigation Attorney

Ryan B. Kalashian
Senior Litigation Attorney

Kaden J. Kennedy

Justin M. Kincheloe

Michael McDonald

Bradley R. Kirk
Managing Partner – Litigation

Josh A. Maldonado
Litigation Attorney
Our Trusted Support Staff:

Lauryn Bretches
Paralegal

Drew Cornick
Creative Director

Marissa DeGeorge
Receptionist

Dominique Estrada
Paralegal

Jay Freedman, J.D.
Senior Paralegal (J.D.)

Douglas Hausmann
Client Services Coordinator

Ashley Hazen
Director of Operations

Rachel Howard
Finance Clerk

Wes Kelsey
Senior Paralegal

Federico Knezetic
Billing/Reporting Specialist

Jaqueline Medina
Legal Assistant

Natalie Molina
Billing Specialist

Cara Ouellette
Senior Paralegal

Lorraine Pasillas, JD
Senior Paralegal (J.D.)

Kimberly Sexton
Case Manager/Senior Litigation Paralegal

Christiaan Vasquez
Case Manager/Senior Litigation Paralegal
Comprehensive Representation For The Inheritance Issues That Worry You
Choosing The Right Litigator For Probate And Estate Litigation
When it comes to estate litigation, choosing the right estate administration attorney is crucial. Our dedicated estate administration attorneys have extensive trial experience. We work to streamline your legal issues and strive to achieve the highest standards of legal service. Our team has a collective experience in trust and estate litigation of more than 150 years, including Brad’s over 30 years of expertise before the merger.
Our estate and trust attorneys have successfully litigated complex matters and have a deep knowledge of California trust and probate laws. We approach each case with meticulous attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of justice, and we protect your rights and interests in everything we do.
With our team of attorneys, you benefit from a comprehensive and multidimensional approach to your trust and probate litigation matters. You can trust that we will handle your case with the utmost care and sensitivity. Providing support and guidance throughout the legal process, we will offer you a reassuring presence during what we know is a difficult time.
Consult A California Estate Litigation Lawyer
If a dispute over a loved one’s estate escalates or you have concerns regarding an elderly loved one’s best interests, contact The Estate Lawyers, APC. Our estate administration litigators are available for consultation appointments. To schedule an appointment, you can call us at 866-330-0578 or send us a message using our online form. We look forward to telling you more about how we can help you resolve your case.