Law Office of Margaret Norman

Law Office of Margaret Norman is a reputable legal firm located in Redondo Beach, California, specializing in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and real estate matters. With over 40 years of experience, Attorney Margaret Norman provides comprehensive legal services tailored to individual needs. As an experienced mediator for both the Los Angeles Superior Court and the Central District of California Federal Court, she also offers private mediation services, ensuring clients receive tactful and sympathetic support throughout their legal journeys.

Our areas of practice include:

• Estate Planning: We assist clients in understanding and selecting the estate plan that best suits their needs, preparing and advising on wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, health care declarations, pre-marital agreements, charitable giving, and domestic partnerships. Our estate planning services also include provisions for pet care under the new California statute and review of existing wills and trusts to ensure they are up to date.
• Estate Settlement and Probate: We arrange for the collection of assets and distribution to heirs, handling both large, complex estates and small estates that do not require probate court orders.
• Trust Administration and Litigation: We provide accounting for trust assets, distribute assets, assemble information to file estate tax returns, and mediate or litigate trust disputes.
• Elder Law: We offer services in Medi-Cal planning, planning for incapacity, long-term care, and other health care matters, as well as traditional estate and tax planning, with a tactful and sympathetic approach to clients' needs.
• Real Estate: As a real estate broker and attorney, we counsel on all real estate matters, including the preparation of contracts for the sale and purchase of real estate, investigation of fraud in real estate transactions, and mediation services for both Los Angeles Superior Court and the Central District of California Federal Court.
• Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense: We represent creditors in bankruptcy real estate disputes, partitions, fraud actions, or title problems, in both bankruptcy court and superior court, assisting clients in navigating the complexities of bankruptcy law.
• Domestic Partnerships: We provide advice and suggestions regarding domestic partnerships, including those for seniors over the age of 62, and handle related matters to ensure clients' needs are met.

At Law Office of Margaret Norman, we are committed to delivering personalized attention and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client, building long-term relationships founded on trust, respect, and a deep understanding of their legal needs.