How much does probate cost for a Tarzana home worth $1.2M?

In Tarzana, where median home prices are roughly $1,234,000, combined statutory probate fees (attorney + executor) total approximately $50,000. This is based on the gross market value, not your equity. A Living Trust allows your heirs to bypass the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and avoid these mandatory fees entirely.

Does a living trust help with Proposition 19 in Tarzana?

Yes. Since Tarzana property values have appreciated significantly, Proposition 19 presents a massive tax reassessment risk for heirs. A properly drafted trust can include equalization and residency strategies to help your children keep your low property tax base whenever legally possible.

How much does a living trust cost in Tarzana?

At the Law Offices of Rozsa Gyene, a complete living trust package for an individual in Tarzana costs $575, and $675 for married couples. This includes the trust, pour-over will, power of attorney, healthcare directives, trust transfer deed, and Prop 19 tax preservation strategies.

Where is the probate court for Tarzana residents?

Tarzana residents fall under the Los Angeles County Superior Court system. All probate matters are handled at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse located at 111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The commute from Tarzana to Downtown LA adds significant burden to the already lengthy 12-18 month probate process.

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Why is a Living Trust mandatory for Tarzana homeowners?

In Tarzana, where median home prices average $1,234,000, a single-family home automatically exceeds the 2025 California probate threshold of $208,850. Without a Living Trust, your estate will be subject to an 18-month court process at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and mandatory statutory fees of over $50,000. A trust allows your property south of Ventura Blvd to transfer privately and immediately, bypassing the public court record entirely. Tarzana is part of our full estate planning service area covering Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties.

Preserving Legacies in Melody Acres & Silver Hawk Ridge

Tarzana is known for its wide lots and high-value residential real estate. Whether you own a large estate in Melody Acres, a hillside home in Silver Hawk Ridge, or a property near the El Caballero Country Club, your equity is likely your greatest financial asset. A "generic" will is insufficient for these properties because it does not provide Asset Protection or Incapacity Planning.

As your dedicated Tarzana estate lawyer, we specialize in comprehensive strategies to address the unique challenges of San Fernando Valley property ownership. This includes utilizing Heggstad Petitions to "rescue" property and ensuring compliance with the newest 2025 AB 2016 residence thresholds. We help long-time residents preserve their low property tax base for their children under Proposition 19, preventing a tax hike that could reach $20,000+ per year.

$1.2M+
Median Tarzana Price

$50,000+
Probate Fees Saved

$208,850
2025 Probate Floor

Navigating the Stanley Mosk Courthouse: The Grieving Burden

Although Tarzana is in the heart of the Valley, all probate matters are centralized at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (111 N. Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012). The commute to Downtown LA and the court's 18-month backlog create a heavy emotional and financial burden on executors. As your local counsel, we leverage the court's electronic systems to minimize delays and handle the bureaucratic hurdles of LA County Superior Court administration.

Specialized Support for Safari Walk Business Owners

Tarzana's vibrant business community along Ventura Blvd (Safari Walk) requires specific attention. If you own a retail business, medical practice, or professional firm, your estate plan must include Business Succession. We create trusts that allow your business to continue operating smoothly—or be liquidated efficiently for your heirs—without a court-appointed administrator taking control of your hard-earned enterprise.

Prop 19 Defense: Protecting the Family Home

Properties South of the Boulevard have appreciated massively over the last 20 years. Proposition 19 (Family Home Protection Act) significantly changed how your children inherit your tax base. If your home is not their primary residence, the property tax will be reassessed to market value. We implement specialized trust language to give your heirs the flexibility needed to keep the family home without the "tax shock" that forces many Tarzana families to sell.

Complete Tarzana Estate Planning Services

Our comprehensive estate planning packages include:

Revocable Living Trust - Avoid probate entirely
Pour-Over Will - Catch-all for assets outside the trust
Durable Power of Attorney - Financial management if incapacitated
Advance Healthcare Directive - Medical decisions
Business Succession Planning - Safari Walk entrepreneurs
Trust Transfer Deed - Transfer your Tarzana home
Heggstad Petition Support - Rescue unfunded assets
Proposition 19 Defense - Preserve property tax base

Specialized Expertise for Tarzana Pockets

South of the Blvd & Hills

Focusing on luxury estate preservation and asset protection for estates valued at $2.5M-$6M+. We manage hillside easement issues and high-equity protection.

Melody Acres & Melody Lane

Comprehensive planning for larger agricultural-zoned lots. We focus on multi-generational property preservation and preserving historic property tax bases.

Safari Walk & Central Tarzana

Affordable, attorney-drafted plans for business owners and urban families. We focus on guardian nominations and securing retirement portfolios.

What Tarzana Clients Are Saying

"Ms. Gyene helped us set up a Living Trust for our home in Melody Acres. She understood the importance of our historic property and made the entire process stress-free. Best trust lawyer in Tarzana."

— Robert S., Melody Acres

★★★★★

"We own a business on Safari Walk and needed an attorney who understood business succession planning. Rozsa created a comprehensive trust that protects both our family and our employees' futures."

— Sandra & James P., Safari Walk

★★★★★

"Our family has owned our South of the Boulevard home since 1979. Ms. Gyene helped us navigate Prop 19 and set up a trust that preserves our incredibly low property tax base for our children."

— Michael T., South of the Boulevard

★★★★★

Serving Tarzana Residents at Stanley Mosk Courthouse

While your property is in Tarzana, all Los Angeles County probate matters are handled at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Downtown LA. We bridge this distance for you.

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450 N Brand Blvd, Suite 600
Glendale, CA 91203

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Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Why is a Living Trust mandatory for Tarzana homeowners?

Preserving Legacies in Melody Acres & Silver Hawk Ridge

Navigating the Stanley Mosk Courthouse: The Grieving Burden

Specialized Support for Safari Walk Business Owners

Prop 19 Defense: Protecting the Family Home

Complete Tarzana Estate Planning Services

Specialized Expertise for Tarzana Pockets

South of the Blvd & Hills

Melody Acres & Melody Lane

Safari Walk & Central Tarzana

What Tarzana Clients Are Saying

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