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Sibylle Grebe is the Founder and Principal Attorney of The Probate House L.C. She is a skilled and well respected attorney with over thirty (30) years of legal expertise as attorney. Prior to becoming...
Sibylle Grebe is the Founder and Principal Attorney of The Probate House L.C. She is a skilled and well respected attorney with over thirty (30) years of legal expertise as attorney. Prior to becoming an attorney she worked as a paralegal bringing a unique skill set to the table when assisting the firm’s clients. She is licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States Supreme Court.
Nikki and Sybil were wonderful help with our son's conservatorship. Communication was superb and every detail was executed with great care. The Probate house made the process as easy as I could expect.
John W. Chang, Prior to joining Patinelli & Chang, LLP, John headed the estate administration and probate department over the course of nearly 9 years for one of the largest estate planning law firms...
John W. Chang, Prior to joining Patinelli & Chang, LLP, John headed the estate administration and probate department over the course of nearly 9 years for one of the largest estate planning law firms in Southern California where he handled and supervised hundreds of trust administration cases. Mr. Chang is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law as recognized by the State Bar of California board of legal specialization.
I had the pleasure of working with John Chang, partner at Patinelli & Chang, to update our trust and discuss estate planning. I couldn’t be more satisfied and recommend him. Why? John was incredibly responsive—answering all my questions promptly and thoroughly. His explanations were clear, easy to understand, and always delivered with professionalism and care. Navigating decisions affecting a revocable trust or issues related to the passing of a loved one can be overwhelming, but he made the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking knowledgeable and compassionate legal guidance.
Mark Swatik has earned the honorable distinction of Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law under the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He has also e...
Mark Swatik has earned the honorable distinction of Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law under the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He has also earned the Super Lawyers distinction and holds the highest possible AV Preeminent Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards with Martindale Hubbell. Additionally, Mr. Swatik has been voted both the Daily Breeze Readers' Choice Awards: Best Living Trust Attorney and the Easy Reader Magazine's Best of the Beach Awards: Best Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Attorney.
Like many people, we started our estate planning journey online (ChatGPT) but it didn’t take long to realize we needed real guidance. The information out there can be overwhelming and even confusing at times, and we wanted to make sure everything was done right. Mark was exactly the expert we needed. He walked us through the entire estate administration process step by step, answered every question, and handled everything from A to Z. Mark made a complicated process feel manageable. It was such a huge relief and we are so glad we used him. 👍