Probate & Estate Administration

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Protect your assets and successors with sound trust & estate solutions

Protecting What Matters When It Matters Most

Relying on busy family members or friends to serve as trustees can create costly and frustrating challenges for your successors. While a properly drafted and funded trust will generally avoid probate, there are still steps necessary to administer the trust that can be difficult without a legal professional.

Merhab Robinson & Clarkson has decades of experience successfully administering estates and trusts – and avoiding probate – for Southern Californians. If you need a Revocable Living Trust, Beneficiary Designations, Joint Tenancy, or related legal services, MRC can help you pass on your property legally and effectively.

Similarly, if you’re facing a probate court proceeding or estate administration challenges, the MRC team can help you overcome any obstacles in your path and complete the process as painlessly as possible.

Extremely Responsive to All My Questions

“I am a trust client of Paula and I cannot say enough positive things about her/their knowledge of trusts and estate planning. She has always been extremely responsive to my questions and concerns and educates me in the process. I have referred my son and a close friend to her, and they are also very pleased. I was referred to her by a friend in family law, and I remain impressed.”

– Anne B., Client

Ms. Robinson is an Excellent Attorney

“Ms. Robinson is an excellent attorney. She and her firm have represented our company as corporate counsel for over 30 years. I have worked with Marla for over 20 years, and she is extremely knowledgeable, articulate, responsive, helpful – the list goes on. She can form a corporation or LLC, write or revise a contract within minutes, and she’s a highly effective negotiator. She and her colleagues have seen us through countless corporate ventures, contract negotiations, employee matters, and more.”

– Aimee M., Client

Timely, Professional, and Reasonable

“Ms. Clarkson inherited me when my attorney left his practice to serve as a judge, so I was a bit apprehensive using this firm initially. But after my first visit, and every time since over the last few years, Ms. Clarkson and her staff have done everything I needed in a very timely, professional, and reasonable manner. I highly recommend this firm for your Estate planning.”

– T. Gibson, Client

Latest Blogs

Just Like You Need a Medical Checkup, Your Estate Plan Needs a Checkup

Life is always changing, and your estate plan should change with it. Instead of thinking of it as a one-time chore, understand that it is an ongoing process that must keep pace with your life to ensure that your loved ones and your wishes continue to be protected.

April 22, 2026

International Inheritance Laws: What US Residents Need to Know

Different countries have different rules about who inherits, how much they inherit, and the taxes and formalities involved. Extra planning steps are often required both at home and abroad to harmonize your plan across borders and avoid any unexpected inheritance or tax issues.

April 20, 2026

Homestead Exemptions and Estate Planning

Almost every state has some form of homestead exemption law primarily focused on reducing property taxes and protecting home equity from creditors. While the best-known homestead law is rooted in the nineteenth century’s westward expansion, the underlying principle—a secure home for families—has evolved into a variety of state-level property protections.

April 17, 2026

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