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Comprehensive support for executors, beneficiaries, and estate planning needs.
About Us
Alavi Probate Law is a San Francisco law firm dedicated to guiding clients through all aspects of conservatorships, trust and probate administration, guardianships, and estate planning. Our practice includes representing private professional fiduciaries in matters involving the protection of vulnerable adults, the administration of estates and trusts, and the resolution of disputes concerning a decedent’s affairs.
Guiding Families Through Life’s Most Complex Moments
We also support family members and individuals who are caring for aging relatives or managing the administration of an estate or trust after the death of a loved one. Our goal is to provide clear counsel, practical solutions, and steady advocacy during times that are often difficult and emotionally complex. Alavi Probate Law serves clients throughout San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Marin, and Alameda Counties.
Our Key Practice Areas
Alavi Probate Law is a San Francisco–based firm dedicated to guiding clients through conservatorships, guardianships, probate and trust administration, and estate planning. The firm represents private professional fiduciaries, family members, and individuals caring for aging loved ones, as well as those administering an estate or trust after a death. Our practice blends practical experience with thoughtful, compassionate counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs. Alavi Probate Law serves clients throughout San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Marin, and Alameda Counties, and also assists with ancillary probate matters involving property abroad by coordinating with trusted local counsel in the relevant jurisdictions.
Conservatorships
Conservatorships are court-supervised proceedings designed to protect adults who are no longer able to manage their personal or financial needs. Alavi Probate Law handles the full range of conservatorship matters, including:
- Petitions to establish or terminate a conservatorship
- Preparation of required court accountings and reports
- Guidance on healthcare, placement, daily care, and financial management
- Assistance with real property issues, including mortgages and sales
Protecting the Rights and Well-Being of Vulnerable Adults
The firm represents both family members and private professional fiduciaries acting as conservators. Our attorneys are experienced in serving as court-appointed counsel for proposed conservatees and conservatees, ensuring that the rights and well-being of vulnerable adults are protected.
Probate Administration
Our goal is to move the probate process forward efficiently while providing clear, practical guidance. Alavi Probate Law represents executors, administrators, and special administrators in all phases of probate administration, from opening the estate through final distribution. Services include:
- Preparing and filing petitions to begin probate
- Advising on asset marshaling and inventory requirements
- Addressing creditor claims and tax matters
- Preparing petitions for distribution
- Assisting neutral administrators appointed during litigation or will contests
Trust Administration
The firm advises trustees—both private individuals and professional fiduciaries—on every aspect of trust administration, including revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts. We work closely with trustees to help them fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities with confidence. Representation includes:
- Guidance on trustee duties and legal obligations
- Management of trust assets and distributions
- Preparation of required notices and accountings
- Assistance with court-supervised trust matters
- Support for trustees appointed during trust disputes or contests
Quality Estate Planning Resources for Probate Matters
Navigating probate, estate administration, and conservatorships can feel overwhelming. Our resource center is designed to provide reliable information and trusted professional connections to help families, executors, trustees, and fiduciaries move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are administering an estate, serving as a trustee, or seeking professional fiduciary support, we aim to connect you with knowledgeable professionals and helpful guidance throughout Northern California.
Guardianships
Guardianships provide protection for minors who need a responsible adult to manage their personal or financial affairs. Alavi Probate Law assists guardians with:
- Petitions for appointment
- Preparation of required accounting and reports
- Guidance throughout the ongoing administration
- Termination of guardianships when appropriate
Our attorneys also accept court appointments to represent minors in guardianship proceedings, ensuring that the child’s rights and interests remain at the forefront.