Top Trust Litigation Attorneys in Orange County & LA County

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Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, APC is a Top-rated Trust Litigation, Probate, Trust Administration, & Estate Planning Law Firm with over 30 years of legal experience and millions recovered in litigation, the firm is known for strategic, results-driven representation in California probate courts.

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Specializing in Trust Litigation and Probate in Southern California

Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, APC, is a premiere Southern California law firm specializing in Trust Litigation, Probate, Living Trust Administration, & Estate Planning with a successful track record and satisfied clients. Soley focusing on Trust Litigations and Probate cases as well as living trust administration, we have multiple locations across Orange County and Los Angeles County.

With decades of combined experience, our Estate and Trust litigators are experienced trial attorneys who represent clients in the most complex disputes involving wills, trusts and estates. This experience allows our attorneys to foresee issues before they arise when drafting your customized and tailor made estate plans, saving you and your family the expense, and frustration associated with costly litigation.

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Trust Litigation & Probate

Areas We Serve

At Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, we have decades of experience in dealing with complex wills and trust litigation and probate matters throughout California. When you hire our legal team, you are bringing on the best and toughest litigators around to aggresively fight on your behalf.

Trust Litigation & Probate

Areas We Serve

At Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, we have decades of experience in dealing with complex trust litigation and probate matters throughout California. When you hire our legal team, you are bringing on the best and toughest litigators around to aggresively fight on your behalf.

  • Irvine
  • Newport Beach
  • Huntington Beach
  • Anaheim
  • Santa Ana
  • Costa Mesa
  • Orange
  • Fullerton
  • Mission Viejo
  • Tustin
  • Laguna Beach
  • Dana Point
  • San Clemente
  • Laguna Niguel
  • Yorba Linda
  • Laguna Woods
  • Lake Forest
  • Seal Beach
  • Garden Grove
  • Westminster
  • Fountain Valley
  • Cypress
  • Brea
  • Buena Park
  • Los Angeles
  • Long Beach
  • Pasadena
  • Glendale
  • Santa Clarita
  • Beverly Hills
  • Malibu
  • Santa Monica

What Our Amazing Clients Have To Say

Iman
Great living trust services and excellent communication with Mr. Alavi and his staff . I would recommend this law office to everyone. Thank you so much 😊
Response from the owner:Iman, thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Max Alavi, OC Trusts Lawyer's entire team.

Providing clear communication and peace of mind through our living trust services is our top priority. We truly appreciate your recommendation to others in the community. It was a pleasure assisting you with your legal matters!
Hillary Acevez
Ilda Acevez from costa mesa
I'm so appreciative of Max and the team that he has with him they were always so professional walk me through everything any questions I had any time they answered I felt very welcome and very safe me being confused not knowing what probate was all about they were always there for me 100% walking me through I will always be grateful and will recommend them to family and friends always so nice and professional thank you thank you thank you
Response from the owner:Ilda, thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your thoughtful review! We truly appreciate your trust in OC Trusts Lawyers. We value you as a client and are happy to assist your family and friends with any Trust and Contested Probate matters. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or assistance in the future!
Virginia Romero
Great customer service christina was very helpful and very polite will recommend you to my family and friends
Melinda Wulff
Professional and knowledgeable. We are grateful that we chose Max Alavi for our attorney.
Ann Wan
I can only say good things about Max Alavi law office, the whole team did an impeccable job on the Heggstad & Probate. Ms Angela Zeng did a great job representing me in court, with excellent results. Izabela did an amazing job helping me with her knowledge about me being the Trust Administrator. She was patient, kind & so informative. She did an excellent job. Also Diana guided me along the way as well, she was also very knowledgeable, kind & responsive to my needs in a quick manner. To sum it up, I would highly recommend this law firm,you will not be disappointed. Once again Thank you all for such an awesome result on the Probate.
Daniela M.
Highly recommend. Team had so much patience and was very thorough thru the entire process. Thank you Max and team!
Response from the owner:Daniela, thank you for the high recommendation! Max Alavi and the entire team at OC Trusts Lawyer are so please we could assist you. We understand that the Living Trust & Estate Planning process can feel overwhelming, which is why we prioritize bein thorough and patient with every client.
We appreciate you trusting our Orange County Trust & Estate firm with your legal matters!
Xinyue Liu
I had the pleasure of working with Max, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Beyond the technical expertise, Max brought warmth, professionalism, and a calming presence to a process that can feel overwhelming. I truly felt that my interests were cared for every step of the way.

If you are looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and compassionate estate planning attorney, look no further. Max is exceptional.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Xinyue! The team at OC Trusts Lawyer truly appreciate your kind words. It was a privilege to ensure that your interests were protected every step of the way.

Thank you for recommending Max as a trustworthy Trust attorney to the Orange County community. We are always here if you or your family need further assistance!
Norma Kilthau
Thank you Mr Alavi and his assistant Diana, both are very professional and took the time to answer my questions with setting up my Living Trust. I would recommend them to anyone to use their services.
Thank you again.
Yasameen Azarbaijani
We are very happy with our experience with Mr. Alavi and his team. Everything went very smoothly. The first time we spoke to Mr. Alavi he was incredibly helpful and patient, taking the time to speak with us and answer all of our questions. We had a unique situation due to my father’s frequent travel, but his team guided us through the process with care and professionalism, ensuring everything was handled seamlessly. We highly recommend Mr. Alavi for your estate planning need. He is an excellent attorney with a wonderful team.
Ernest Sari
We had the best experience with Max and his practice. He helped us understand the ins and outs of a living trust and we were able to create the trust and we highly recommend him to anybody needing help in this area
Rosevelt Jacobs
I was very happy with Max Alavi's Trust services. The attorney himself was very efficient and was able to provide my documents in an expedited manner. His staff was also a pleasure to work with and they thoroughly explained the documents to me. The information was presented clearly and understandable. I will definitely recommend this firms services to family and friends!
arash eskandari
I am very pleased with the work Mr Alavi did regarding my living trust. Also, the office staff were incredibly accommodating and organized.
Melissa Canchola
The service that was provided to my parents by everyone in the Newport Beach location was excellent. My parents were especially happy and grateful towards Diana Arreola, who was always so professional and patient with them during every step of the living trust process.
Dan Fornero
Complete professional and very reasonable pricing.
michael parsi
I was very pleased with the whole process of getting a family trust written by Mr. Alavi office.
D. Powers
Best decision I have made in getting help with an ugly estate issue. After having some difficulties finding the right team for the job, my prayers were answered. Excellent service by an excellent team. Things are resolved and the troubles behind me.
My Thanks to Max Alavi and the outstanding team.
Joann Nicole Buckanis
Excellent Living Trust service!
L.S San
Great experience
Highly recommended
Tony Beheshti
During our recent visit to Newport Beach to create a new trust, my wife and I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Max Alavi, who proved to be the most exceptional family law attorney I have ever encountered. Max and Diana, his office manager, were always available to answer our questions and provided clear and prompt responses, making the process easy to understand from the very beginning. Their commitment to ensuring everything ran seamlessly was truly inspiring, and I highly recommend their law office to anyone in need of such services. I hope to work with them again in the future. Thank you, team! Tony B.
Shahbaz Salehi
Max Alavi and his team provided invaluable assistance to my family in creating a trust within a remarkably short timeframe. The level of professionalism exhibited by Mr. Alavi and his team was truly commendable, especially in their prompt responses to my emails and calls. Having previously executed a living trust with a different law firm, I can attest that Max Alavi's work surpassed my expectations. His presentation of the trust included a meticulously organized binder, presenting all the information in an easily comprehensible and user-friendly manner. The attention to detail and clarity of the documentation exceeded my prior experience. I am thoroughly impressed with Mr. Alavi's work and the quality of the deliverables. Throughout the process, he demonstrated honesty and transparency regarding the associated fees, which I greatly appreciated. Overall, I am highly satisfied with the level of service provided by Max Alavi and would confidently recommend his expertise to others.
Da Nr
It was a great experience - very professional, and I felt very reassured throughout the whole process. Catherine Robertson was amazing. She was very attentive to every detail, and she explained everything very clearly to me.
Irma Arevalo
I was happy with the service I received at Max Alavi Law Firm. He was professional and very organized. Diana was also able to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend Max Alavi to all my friends and family. Thank you so much!
Mark Loeser
Easy, professional group of people
S. F.
The living trust that they did for me, it’s very professional and they explain every detail. I’m really happy with the work.
Ella Batalon
It was good experience. Diana was very professional and it was a pleasure to meet Max Alavi.

Orange County Trust Litigation Attorney Max Alavi

Why Clients Choose Max Alavi, APC

  • Super Lawyers recognition based on peer review
  • Extensive experience in California probate law
  • Millions recovered in trust and probate litigation
  • Strategic handling of trust and estate disputes
  • Proven advocacy for surviving spouses and heirs
  • Clear guidance through complex probate matters
  • Outstanding dedication to every one of our clients
Max Alavi Super Lawyers Award Max Alavi Awarded Best of Orange County Legal 2026 by Orange Coast Magazine.

The Firm of Choice for Trust and Estate Litigation in Southern California

At Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, we have extensive experience negotiating and litigating trust and estate disputes involving:

At our law firm, we prioritize resolving disputes through mediation and alternative methods to shield your family from the emotional exhaustion and potentially high costs of probate court. By establishing these strategies early on, our goal is a favorable resolution that preserves your assets and your peace of mind.

Our litigation strategy is built on the firm belief that the best settlements are won through superior preparation.We treat every case as if it is headed for trial, meticulously gathering evidence and building a bulletproof narrative to ensure you have the ultimate leverage at the bargaining table.

When you stand with Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, APC, you are backed by a team that balances aggressive advocacy with a deep respect for your family’s privacy. Trust and probate disputes are intensely personal, often involving decades of family history and sensitive financial data. We handle these matters with the utmost confidentiality, providing a grounded, steady hand during a period of high instability.

Our dedication to your success is absolute, whether we are aiming for a quiet settlement or delivering a powerful case before a California probate judge to protect your rightful inheritance.

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