AHAVA Law, P.C.

AHAVA Law, P.C. is a boutique law firm specializing in estate planning, trust administration, and probate services for families and individuals in Southern California. Led by California Certified Specialist Sheila-Marie Finkelstein, the firm is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized legal guidance to clients navigating life's uncertainties.

Our Mission: To offer estate planning and administration services with compassion, making them accessible to those who serve our country and community, including veterans, teachers, and nurses. We are committed to supporting the community through financial contributions and pro bono legal services.

Our Purpose: To help professional individuals, families, and service members plan for their lives and navigate the unexpected with compassion. We aim to provide planning, protections, and peace of mind to individuals who need them most but may be unaware or believe they cannot afford such services. Additionally, we offer community education on topics like estate planning, probate, estate administration, health care directives, and legal rights.

Practice Areas:

• Estate Planning: Tailored estate plans starting at $600, designed to meet each client's specific needs and desires.
• Trust Administration: Services ranging from consultation guidance to complete administration, billed hourly on an evergreen retainer.
• Probate: Assistance navigating the complex probate system, with attorney fees according to the Probate Code fee schedule.
• Conservatorship: Services for additional protections, with initial deposits starting at $5,000 for uncontested matters.
• Trust Litigation: Limited to two cases per year, with initial deposits starting at $10,000 for contested matters.

Areas Served: Serving all of California virtually, with in-person appointments available in Los Angeles County (Downtown Los Angeles or Lakewood/Long Beach), Orange County (Irvine/Newport Beach), and San Diego County (Downtown San Diego).

Contact Information:

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call (949) 427-5249. Appointments are available by appointment only.