Welcome to
Pettler, Miller & Aldover, LLP
The emphasis of our practice is in the area of probate, trust, real estate and business law. This includes advice, document drafting as well as any required or appropriate litigation. We handle Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Conservatorships, Guardianships and Probate/Trust related Litigation, Real Estate and Business Law Transactions.
We represent individuals, business entities and private professional fiduciaries as well as banks and trust companies.
We provide the personalized service of a small firm with the ability to custom draft documents combined with representation in court proceedings and litigation. Our goal with every representation is to deliver exceptional service, often developing long-term relationships with our clients, who trust and rely on our knowledgeable counsel and efficacy in resolving ongoing legal issues.
Our firm has a long-time presence in the south bay area of metropolitan Los Angeles, having been her in some form since about 1935. We believe in supporting the court system and the community. Our firm members are active in various legal, community and charitable organizations.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Regardless of age or the size of an estate, everyone needs to do an estate plan. We provide tools to enable you to deal with the management and transfer of assets upon your death or incapacity...
Probate
When a loved one dies, families and heirs must address the transfer of his or her assets. Depending on the estate planning which has been done in advance, various processes are required. We have decades of experience in this area...
Trust Administration
Administering trustees often lack the time, resources or knowledge to personally administer a trust, and therefore may call upon legal assistance. The attorneys at Pettler & Miller have extensive experience drafting and administering trusts...
Trust and Related Litigation
Even if estate planning has been done, court proceedings sometimes occur or are necessary. Pettler & Miller can initiate any required court proceeding or participate in your behalf in proceedings which are already pending...
Commercial & Real Estate Transaction
California presents many challenges regarding real estate. It has exquisite locations with incomparable beauty and opportunities. But it also presents many problematic issues, from paperwork and documentation to zoning, land-use regulation...
Conservatorship
A conservatorship is a legal right and responsibility given by the court to a person to be responsible for the care of and/or assets and finances of a person deemed fully or partially incapable of providing these necessities for himself or herself...
Guardianship
A person close to you who is under the age of 18 has lost one or both of his or her parents. Legally, someone is needed to make decisions for him or her. A guardianship is a legal right given to a person by a court to take on that responsibility...
LET US HELP YOU
WITH THE QUESTIONS
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Do you have adequate estate planning documents?
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Do the documents you have need to be revised?
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Should you rule from the grave and if so, how should you go about doing it?
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What is the legal and tax effect of a gift or other transfer you want to make?
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What are your inheritance rights in regard to a pending trust administration?
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How can you deal with the incapacity of a family member or friend?
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Do you need help in dealing with the estate of a minor?
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What do you need to do when you are called upon to handle the affairs of someone who has passed away?
