ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST & PROBATE LITIGATION, PROBATE ADMINISTRATION, AND TRUST ADMINISTRATION

Our attorneys are dedicated to providing personal, responsive legal services to families and businesses throughout Southern California. We are, above all else, results-oriented. Client satisfaction is our top priority. We have offices in Solana Beach and Pacific Beach, and we also offer face-to-face virtual consultations with our exceptional attorneys using video conference technologies such as FaceTime, Duo, or Zoom.
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Elizabeth A. Tresp,
JD,LL.M.

Elizabeth A. Tresp, Principal Attorney understands first hand the importance of having your family’s legal affairs in order, having lost her own father in 2011. As a mother, Elizabeth knows that it is never too early to plan for the future. Elizabeth undergoes a comprehensive analysis of your estate and determines the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, nominating guardians for your children, caring for your pets, supporting personal philanthropic causes, and protecting your loved ones.

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Elizabeth A. Tresp

Estate

Planning

You may not realize it, but everyone has an estate. An effective estate plan will take into consideration your current assets as well as the anticipated increase in value of your existing estate. In anticipation of your family’s needs, you should take steps to preserve your estate and protect it from excessive costs and taxes. Elizabeth A. Tresp, Attorney at Law can compose every component of a comprehensive estate plan to ensure your legacy.

Probate Administration

Tresp Law, APC has extensive experience representing clients in probate cases involving assets in multiple states and international assets, including real estate, stocks, bonds, annuities, and other investment forms.

TRUST ADMINISTRATION

Our goal is to represent you every step of the way. Tresp Law, APC is dedicated to representing trustees in the administration of, revocable trusts after the death of a settlor; administration of irrevocable trusts; representing trustees and beneficiaries of charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, generation-skipping trusts, and educational trusts.

Fiduciary and Beneficiary Representation

Tresp Law, APC represents trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in trust administrations, probate proceedings, and related litigated matters. We also have extensive experience representing professional fiduciaries and particular experience representing creditors and charitable beneficiaries.

Trust and Probate Litigation

Tresp Law, APC represents beneficiaries, trustees, private fiduciaries, charitable organizations, and other parties with interests in decedent’s estates and trust assets, we handle every aspect of probate estate and trust litigation.

Business Law

The possible future of your business is no small matter to us. From business formation to contract disputes, we take the time to meet with you personally either in-person or through video conference technologies to assist you in the best possible way.

Commercial Landlord Tenant disputes

Whether you’re worried about getting evicted, unsure of what your lease agreement really means, or just overall confused by what the changes in law mean for you and your business, we have multiple expert attorneys who are up to date on all the changes and ready to help.

family Law

The importance of family is immeasurable. We understand that families don’t always agree and sometimes the emotionally charged nature of most family law cases requires legal counsel to facilitate the best outcome for everyone. We are passionate about helping families and being there every step along the way of what is already an uncomfortable and emotionally draining time.

charitable Planning

Clients often find charitable planning one of the most rewarding and meaningful parts of the planning process. Each client has unique circumstances and philanthropic goals. With proper planning, clients can make tax-advantaged gifts designed to support organizations and causes closest to their hearts.

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Testimonial Entries

Services Provided: Certification of Trustee and Resignation of Trustee

From start to finish, Abe was so excellent. His calm demeanor and knowledge made a stressful time so much easier for my mom and me.

Overall Satisfaction: Very Satisfied.

- Donald S.

Service Provided: Complex Revocable Trust and Will

We worked with Elizabeth Tresp and Abe Ames to put together our Revokable trust and wills. They both took the time to listen to and most importantly UNDERSTAND what our situation needs were. They were able to patiently guide us throughout the whole process, answering the multitude of our questions without complaint. They got the job done without any problems. We got more than our money's worth. Both Elizabeth, Abe, and their staff were a PLEASURE to deal with. Unlike other firms I have dealt with they always answered calls and emails immediately. They are a pleasure to do business with. I HIGHLY recommend them.”

- Rich S.

Services Provided: Estate Document Revision

We worked with Abraham Ames and he consistently provided high-quality expertise, assisted us in identifying specific goals and achievement strategies, and displayed positive interactions and clear communications.
Abe was very responsive in meeting deadlines. Overall Satisfaction: Very Satisfied.

- Joan S.

Service Provided: Estate Planning and Trust Administration

“Late last year, I became a successor trustee for a dear friend who passed away. Not having a legal background, I did some online research on the responsibilities of a successor trustee in California. The legal requirements and duties were complicated, time-sensitive, and lengthy. I contacted Abe Ames for his assistance administering the trust, and I am so grateful and relieved that I did. I was in good hands. Abe outlined for me the many steps involved in trust administration. Together, we worked to ensure each requirement was correctly completed – taxes, accounting, bequests, legal notifications, etc. (Abe was an accountant before becoming a trust attorney; he brings that expertise to his legal work.) When the trust was finally completed and closed last month, I knew I could never have managed as a trustee on my own. What could have been a stressful, life-swallowing responsibility turned out to be a privilege. Working with Abe, in both estate planning and trust administration, has meant peace of mind for me.”

- Cynthia H.

Our reviews on Google and Avvo are 5 stars.
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