Trusted estate planning and business law for Calabasas families and business owners, from a local attorney who has served the Conejo Valley since 1997.
Clear guidance without the jargon, so you always know where you stand.
Calabasas families and business owners have a great deal worth protecting, and often a more complex picture: multiple properties, a closely held business, and privacy that matters to them. The Flaig Law Firm has advised Conejo Valley clients since 1997 on exactly these situations.
Estates in Calabasas pass through Los Angeles County Superior Court, where settling an estate is public and can take a year or more. A living trust keeps your affairs private and out of that process, and a sound business structure protects what you have built. We help you put both in place.
Every plan is handled directly by Donald W. Flaig, with clear guidance and no pressure. Your first consultation is free.
For many Calabasas clients, privacy matters as much as protection. A properly funded living trust keeps your estate, and your family's affairs, out of the public court record entirely.
Calabasas estates often involve higher values and more moving parts, which makes the cost and exposure of a court-supervised estate that much greater. A well-built trust is not only about privacy here; it can save a family substantial time and expense.
Calabasas estates fall under Los Angeles County Superior Court, where an estate file is open to anyone who asks. A living trust keeps what you own, and who receives it, out of the public record.
Families in The Oaks, Calabasas Park and the other gated communities here chose privacy on purpose. Their estate plan should reflect the same choice.
Statutory fees for settling a California estate through the court are set on the gross value of the estate, before any mortgage is subtracted. On Calabasas home values, that alone is a strong reason to plan.
“My time with Mr. Flaig was everything a person wants in a lawyer: professionalism, intelligence, immediate answers to questions and emails and compassion. I was beyond impressed. If you are considering a trust, I highly recommend Mr. Flaig.”
Ellen W.Google review“Donnie and his team were patient and gracious with us. My wife and I are very happy and secure knowing they took care of our estate needs for our family.”
Chris M.Google review“I went to Donny Flaig to get a Living Trust set up. He was fast, complete and very professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trust attorney.”
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The three questions most families ask first. More in the Learning Center.
In California the choice usually comes down to one thing: keeping your family out of court.
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Read →GuideSince 2021, inheriting a parent's home in California can trigger a property-tax reassessment, unless the child moves in.
Read →It starts with one conversation, completely confidential, and you speak directly with the attorney.
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