probate, estates & trusts

Representative Cases

• Sister and brother inherited equal interests in Beverly Hills home. Sister had moved from out of state to take care of mother when she was living in the house and upon mother’s death continued to live in house which brother wished to sell so the proceeds could be divided. Negotiated settlement that included determination of cost of move-out and new apartment for defendant, with moving arrangements made by and paid for directly by plaintiff with timetable for move-out and circumstances of sale and division of contested property.

• Two sons of deceased major Hollywood star had been litigating over her possessions for over ten years in multiple international jurisdictions. Resolved all issues by suggesting a process for division acceptable to both sons.