Max Alavi APC, OC Trusts Lawyer is an Orange County based trust and probate law firm that helps people protect what matters when an estate dispute turns personal, financial, and time sensitive. Families call us when something feels off, a trustee will not provide clear information, an inheritance is being delayed, or a loved one’s final wishes are being challenged. We also counsel trustees and personal representatives who need guidance, protection, and a steady legal strategy in a role that can quickly become stressful.
Our practice focuses on trust litigation, probate litigation, trust administration, and estate planning. Much of our work involves high value estates and contested matters, including trust contests, will contests, disputes over amendments, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and petitions to compel accountings. We also represent clients in financial elder abuse cases, including situations where an older adult was manipulated or pressured into signing documents, changing beneficiaries, or transferring assets under unfair circumstances. When needed, we take fast action to stop harm, recover property, and bring accountability into the court process.
Max Alavi leads the firm and brings more than 30 years of legal experience to every case. He is a Super Lawyers rated attorney for Estate and Trust Litigation and is known for being direct, prepared, and courtroom ready. Our firm has handled complex disputes involving substantial assets, blended families, and sensitive conflicts that require both legal strength and careful judgment. We do not treat these cases like paperwork. We treat them like what they are, real people facing real consequences.
Clients often come to us after weeks or months of unanswered questions. They may be worried about missing assets, sudden changes to a trust or will, a trustee who refuses to communicate, or a probate case that is dragging on with no clear end in sight. We start by getting the facts organized, identifying the legal pressure points, and building a plan that matches your goals. Sometimes that means negotiating a resolution that saves time and costs. Other times it means filing a petition, pushing discovery, and presenting a well supported case in probate court.
What our clients appreciate most is clarity and willingness to go above and beyond. We explain the process in plain language, keep communication consistent, and give honest guidance about risks and likely outcomes. If we believe settlement is the best path, we pursue it with a firm posture and a clear understanding of leverage. If the other side is not being reasonable, we are ready to litigate. Our approach is strategic, focused, and built to move cases forward, not just maintain the status quo.
Whether you are a beneficiary trying to protect an inheritance, a trustee seeking to do the job correctly, or a family member facing a contested probate, Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, APC offers experienced
representation designed to protect your rights and your peace of mind. Our office serves clients throughout California, with a strong concentration in Orange County and surrounding communities.
