Los Angeles Trust and Estate Attorney

Estate Planning, Trust Administration + Probate Services at your doorstep.

In-home Legal Services™

We work for you. We come to you!

What we do:

How We Do It:

Free consultation
Weeknights and weekends available
Appointments at our Burbank office or client’s home or office
Virtual representation for clients throughout California

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Let’s chat: (626) 390-5953

Google Reviews

Alan B.

03:38 20 Feb 21

5 stars is not enough praise! We are totally satisfied with every aspect of the estate plan Brittany (Brittion Law Group) prepared for us (A family Trust; Certificate of Trust; “Pour over” Wills; Durable Power of Attorney; Advance Health Care Directive, Deeding our house to the trust; etc). We are especially pleased that everything was tailor-made to our specific circumstances. The legal advice/service provided was expert and the documents are flawless. She and her team are quite pleasant to work with, efficient, patient, ethical, and detail oriented experts. We did everything by email, internet, Zoom, telephone and mail – we never left home! (Totally Covid safe). Traveling notary came to our home for signatures during a Zoom session with Brittany. All fees are reasonable, fair, fully worth it for the high-quality service and product you get and fees are fully transparent. Other law firms I considered did not disclose fees in advance. I understand why she has so many five star reviews and no complaints.Important regarding Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills – in my view, never DIY (“Do It Yourself)! Before selecting Britton Law Group, I was in a DIY mode. As a retired aerospace engineer I thought it would be easy to DIY. I read about four detailed books on Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills. I read a lot on the internet via Google. I even downloaded some DIY forms thinking I could just fill in the blanks. Wrong! And some internet sites offer to download/sell and even help you fill in the “one-size-fits-all” boilerplate blank forms – A bad idea in my view. Any estate plan must be tailor made to your specific situation. There are just too many things to consider for you to do this without an attorney specializing in estate planning paying specific attention to all the details. So I began a methodical review of law firms with websites specializing in estate planning and trusts, and created a pro/con evaluation. That’s how I arrived Britton Law Group. Happy I did. Thanks Brittany and team.

Lisa Yde

14:49 20 Jan 21

I had a large estate that needed to go through probate in California and I live in Indiana. After reviewing several websites, I chose Britton Law Group mostly because of the transparency of fees. I got a lot more than that! Brittany and her team were quick to respond to every question I had, and always explained every step we had to take thoroughly. She recommended a realtor who was a pleasure to work with and even sold the car from the estate for me. This difficult process could not have gone smoother. I highly recommend Britton Law Group!

Marianne Sawaya

00:52 31 Jul 20

This review is based on my initial phone contact with the firm only. Lisa the paralegal responded to my inquiry message the same day. She was kind enough to talk to me a bit about a legal issue I have regarding a POA document. While she wasn't able to offer any legal advice, and I wasn't able to afford the firm's services, I appreciated Lisa's client service and extra time she took on the phone to suggest options or budget friendly alternatives for my legal issue. If I could have afforded it I would have enlisted this firm just from this first impression experience.

Mark Clapper

03:57 03 Mar 20

Brittany and her staff were absolutely fantastic, efficient, friendly and fair. I’m one of those people who is somewhat afraid of lawyers but Brittany broke the mold and shattered all preconceived opinions I had of attorneys! I will definitely use her again in the future when I need her services.

Rogelio Henriquez

02:29 18 Jan 19

I was in need of a probate lawyer so I called a few and after speaking to Brittany I decided to go with her. She came to my house which was really convenient, she gathered the necessary paperwork and the probate process began. She was very informative every step of the way, she kept me informed of the court dates and where we were in the probate process. She answered all my questions and concerns promptly and in detail. She made the whole probate process very easy and completed it very quickly, I highly recommend her as a probate lawyer.-Rogelio

Melissa Johnson

21:48 04 Dec 17

This process was one word "easy". Brittany is so great at what she does! We needed a will and felt a little overwhelmed, but she explained the process thoroughly in layman terms. You can tell she truly loves her job and cares about her clients. I know we will use her again for future will, trust and estate planning. She is a gift!

Courtney Hogenson

21:04 14 Dec 16

We are so grateful to have found Brittany Britton when we did. My husband and I needed to set up our estate plan with the arrival of a newborn. She made it so easy and we are now able to rest assured that all of our wishes will be followed no matter what the future brings for our family. Brittany came to our home and answered all of our questions and concerns. We HIGHLY recommend her. In fact, we suggested her to our neighbors and our CPA. Both hired her to set up their estate plans and were just as impressed by her as we were!

Danny Padilla

17:06 23 May 16

I recently hired Brittany to help us put together an Estate Plan for myself, my wife and our infant child. She was recommended to us by a friend. We knew nothing about this sort of thing, but Brittany was amazing with her explanations and with walking us through the process. She was very informative and you can tell that she loves what she does. Also, she will come to you, which was hugely important for us because or our infant child and our inability to mobilize. If you are looking for an estate planner, look no further, Brittany is the one.

Alex Marin

04:28 12 May 16

Professional and very thorough. I had the pleasure of meeting Brittany and watched her go through the estate planning process with her clients. She is detail oriented and yet explained everything in user friendly terms. If you are in need of estate planning for your or you loved ones, look no further. Give Brittany a call. You will not be disappointed.

Katelin Bannan

00:54 12 Jan 16

As a working mother of a newborn, I truly appreciated Brittany being able to come to me and work with my schedule on more than one occasion. She was thorough in her plans and helped my husband and I to decide on things we hadn't even thought about (health directives, power of attorney, etc.).She was professional, flexible with her schedule and incredibly knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends or family considering setting up a will or trust.

Yelp Reviews

Bob M.

13:27 30 Jun 21

My wife and I were planning our living trust with another attorney, but I was unclear about some of the details. So I reached out to Britton Law Group for a...

Theresa C.

19:15 05 Jun 21

This was the easiest legal process I've ever been through. I was sent a multi-page questionnaire, had 1 Zoom call, read & approved a draft of my will, power...

Alan B.

19:32 19 Feb 21

5 stars is not enough praise! We are totally satisfied with every aspect of the estate plan Brittany (Brittion Law Group) prepared for us (A family Trust;...

Lisa y.

06:37 20 Jan 21

I had a large estate that needed to go through probate in California and I live in Indiana. After reviewing several websites, I chose Britton Law Group...

Terry W.

00:04 02 Dec 20

I called Several Law Firms before i contacted The Britton Law firm. Everyone was very negative. I spoke with Lisa and Brittany and Within hours we were in...

Elle J.

21:57 05 Nov 20

Brittany Britton was a tremendous help in sorting through a family trust issue in really good time. I appreciated her help in understanding the complex...

La Donna W.

17:24 26 Sep 20

Attorney Brittany Brighton was recommended to me an attorney in the Bay Area. At that time, I had gone through 2 probate attorneys and 1 document preparer...

Ann P.

13:18 28 Aug 20

I had been looking around for a Law Firm for my Trust. I first contacted the Britton Law Group via email and received an immediate response from Shira who...

Chris C.

13:22 26 Jun 20

Brittany Britton made the difficult task of estate planning incredibly easy. She asked the right questions, guided me through the process and never lost...

Facebook Reviews

Lisa West

18:51 28 Mar 20

Brittany is super professional and a pleasure to work with!

Ann Greg Urban

22:42 05 Mar 18

I know she has one sweet baby girl ...not a baby anymore and a really good looking husband and nice also .. she is a hard worker and a nice lady... she lived next door to me when the baby was born, I missed them all when they moved. I suspect she is a top rate attorney.

Felicity Murphy

21:55 23 Feb 16

Katelin Bannan

23:34 12 Jan 16

As a working mother of a newborn, I truly appreciated Brittany being able to come to me and work with my schedule on more than one occasion. She was thorough in her plans and helped my husband and I to decide on things we hadn't even thought about (health directives, power of attorney, etc.).

She was professional, flexible with her schedule and incredibly knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends or family considering setting up a will or trust.

Matthew Bannan

15:26 17 Dec 15

As someone whose job depends on the schedule of others, it was incredibly convenient to have Brittany be able to adapt to mine. She was accommodating when it came to a consultation with my wife and I as well as planning follow up meetings. She helped us set up a living trust and answered questions I didn't even know I had. She was informative, professional and made the process of setting everything up seamless. I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends and family.

Recent Blog Posts

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Reviewing and Modifying Your Estate Plan

Why should you review your estate plan documents? In the event of your incapacitation or death, having an outdated estate plan may have unintended consequences. For example, Your new assets, not transferred to your trust, being subject to probate; If you are predeceased by your nominated executors, trustees, or beneficiaries, you may be represented by individuals that do not have your best interests in mind, or that you no longer have a close relationship with; Your assets being directed to people or causes that you no longer support; Conflict within your family and friends; Outdated estate law tying the hands

Estate Planning 101

The Two Different Documents to Govern Incapacity

One of the important things a comprehensive estate plan does is to plan for incapacity. Incapacity is when a person is medically determined to be unable to make decisions for themselves. An estate plan handles this by having you designate a person or persons who will handle your affairs for you in such a scenario. Clients frequently assume that this is done through one document. It is not. California law requires that this designation is done through two documents. The first is called a Durable Power of Attorney. This document enables you to name a person who will handle your

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Cryptocurrency as an Asset of Your Trust

When Bitcoin was first created in 2009, to most people, the idea of open-source, decentralized cryptocurrency probably sounded like something from a futuristic action movie. Today, there are not just are many different types of cryptocurrencies but multiple ways to hold crypto as an asset and it is increasingly common to have crypto as a part of one’s investment portfolio. In terms of estate planning, it is easiest if you hold cryptocurrency in a coin-based account. Many people have Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Dogecoin in the form of a CryptoKey. This makes it harder because the asset doesn’t ‘live’ anywhere in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an estate plan?

A comprehensive estate plan is a set of documents that allows you to plan for incapacity, determine who inherits your assets and according to what terms, and select an individual to serve as guardian of your minor children. You can learn more here.

What is the difference between a will and a trust?

Under CA law, if you only have a will your property will be subject to probate court at your death. If you have a trust you can avoid probate court and your estate can be administered privately by your loved ones. You can learn more here.

Why do you recommend avoiding probate?

A California probate is very time-consuming and expensive. The personal representative and his or her attorney are both paid a percentage of the appraised value of the estate. There are also filings fees, publishing fees and appraiser fees associated with a probate that you typically avoid when you have a trust. You can learn more here.

How much does an estate plan cost?

We offer flat fees for clients beginning the process of estate planning. If you have an existing estate plan, we will review and modify that plan at our hourly rate. You can learn more about our packages and pricing here.