Malibu, CA 90265 · Probate & Inheritance Law

When It’s Personal,
Your Attorney Should Be Too.

One lawyer. Your case. Every step — together.

5.0 on Google
5.0 on Avvo

You just lost someone you love. Now you’re buried in legal paperwork, family tension, and decisions you never asked to make.

You call your lawyer’s office — and get a secretary. Then an associate. Then a voicemail. No one knows where your case stands. The bills keep coming, but the answers don’t.

I built this practice to be the opposite of that.

I worked inside large law firms. I saw how probate cases were handled — shuffled between desks, delegated down, forgotten until a deadline hit. Clients were case numbers. Updates were rare. Billing was a mystery.

That’s not how I work.

When you hire me, you get me. Not a team of strangers. I handle your case personally. I answer your calls. I walk you through every stage — because probate and inheritance aren’t just legal matters. They’re personal. They’re painful. And you deserve an attorney who treats them that way. I don’t follow a playbook — I build a strategy for your specific case. Every family, every inheritance, every dispute is unique — and the solution should be too. Where other attorneys see a standard process, I find angles others miss. Because the best outcome rarely lies on the surface. No free case reviews. No bait-and-switch consultations. No gimmicks. Just transparent billing, honest counsel, and an attorney who actually knows your name.
Maksim LamashFounder, Lamash Legacy Law

What makes this practice different

Direct Access to Your Attorney

No receptionists, no paralegals filtering your calls. When you call, you reach me. When you email, I respond. Your case is never handed off.

Every Stage — Transparent

You’ll know exactly where your case stands at every step. No surprises, no radio silence. I believe informed clients make better decisions.

Honest, Transparent Billing

Clear invoices. No hidden fees. No inflated hours. You’ll always understand what you’re paying for and why.

The quality of my work speaks through my clients

5.0 on Google Reviews
★★★★★

“From the very first call, he answered personally. Not a secretary, not a voicemail — him. In the middle of the hardest time of my life, that meant everything. He walked me through every step of the probate process with patience I didn’t expect from any lawyer.”

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Michael R.Probate Administration, Los Angeles County
★★★★★

“My sister was manipulating our mother’s trust. Other firms wanted a retainer and handed me off to a paralegal. Here, I got an attorney who knew my case by heart, fought for my rights, and kept me informed every single week. The billing was clear — no surprises.”

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Sandra K.Trust Contest, Ventura County
★★★★★

“After my father passed, the trustee refused to share any information with us. We felt helpless. He took our case personally, filed the right petitions, and got us the accounting we were owed. For the first time in months, we felt like someone was actually on our side.”

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David & Lisa P.Beneficiary Rights, LA County

Serving Malibu, the Coast & Beyond

Based in Malibu, I represent clients throughout the California coast — from Santa Barbara to Pacific Palisades and everywhere in between. Probate cases are filed where the decedent resided, and I handle matters across multiple counties.

Malibu & Surrounding

  • Malibu
  • Point Dume
  • Malibu Colony
  • Carbon Beach
  • Broad Beach
  • Latigo Canyon
  • Topanga
  • Pacific Palisades

Coastal Cities

  • Santa Monica
  • Brentwood
  • Beverly Hills
  • Calabasas
  • Hidden Hills
  • Agoura Hills
  • Westlake Village
  • Thousand Oaks

Ventura County

  • Oxnard
  • Ventura
  • Camarillo
  • Moorpark
  • Simi Valley
  • Ojai
  • Fillmore
  • Port Hueneme

Santa Barbara & North

  • Santa Barbara
  • Montecito
  • Carpinteria
  • Goleta
  • Summerland
  • Hope Ranch
  • Santa Ynez
  • Los Olivos

Don’t see your city? I serve clients throughout California. Contact me to discuss your case.

What you get when you hire me

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One Attorney

I personally handle your case from start to finish

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Always Reachable

Direct line to your attorney, not a receptionist

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Stage-by-Stage Updates

You’ll never wonder what’s happening with your case

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Transparent Billing

Clear invoices, no hidden fees, no surprises

Frequently Asked Questions

Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. In California, probate is generally required when the deceased owned assets valued over $184,500 that were not held in a trust, joint tenancy, or with a named beneficiary. The process involves validating the will, inventorying assets, paying debts, and distributing remaining assets to heirs.
In California, probate typically takes between 9 to 18 months, though complex cases can take longer. Factors that affect the timeline include estate complexity, whether the will is contested, court schedules, and creditor claim periods. I keep you informed at every stage so you always know where things stand.
At a large firm, your case is often handled by junior associates and paralegals — the attorney you met at the consultation may never touch your file again. When you hire me, I personally handle every aspect of your case. You have direct access to your attorney at all times, and you’re never passed between staff members who don’t know your situation.

Ready to talk about your case?

Every situation is unique. Reach out and I’ll personally review the details.