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Biography
Your experience with a California attorney ought to be informative, useful, pleasant, and equally important, worth it. When you have questions concerning IRS and California State tax problems and controversies, California probate law, trust and estate tax planning, or business law advice, you expect your attorney to be knowledgeable, helpful, forthright and wise.
Practice Areas
· Probate Law
· Tax Controversies
· Estate Planning
· Business Transactions
When you are experiencing problems or have questions concerning IRS or California State tax problems and controversies, probate law, living trusts and estate planning, or, if you want business law advice, you expect your attorney to be knowledgeable, experienced, helpful, forthright, and wise. At the Law Office of Mitchell A. Port, you can count on a professional and results-oriented experience that will exceed your expectations.
When you work with Mitchell A. Port, Esquire, you will benefit from more than 25 years of specialized experience in Tax Controversies—as a lawyer and a prior Internal Revenue Service revenue/collection officer— as well as years working as a practicing attorney in probate, estate planning and business transactions. Mitch will be the only attorney working on your case, which means that all matters, from the simplest to the most complicated, will receive his exacting and personal attention.
Together, you and Mitch will consider practical, sensible, no-nonsense solutions and options to address your California probate questions, find relief from your tax problems, or fulfill your estate planning or business transaction goals. Your work together will be enhanced by good communication and the rendering of services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Offering flexibility and accessibility, Mitch is available to work with you in Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Orange County, and Santa Barbara County—wherever your case is located.
CA probate lawyer inexpensively & effectively helping you with your probate & trust administration
Get your living trust, will, power of attorney, advance health care directive. Stay out of probate.
I will work with you to navigate the probate process smoothly, allowing you to reap its benefits.
CA probate lawyer inexpensively & effectively helping you with your probate & trust administration
Let's talk about your living trust so you can be sure to give your property only to those you want.
Wills don't avoid probate. They aren't private and can cost more than trusts. They have limited use.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Probate
40%
44 years
Tax
20%
44 years
Trusts
20%
44 years
Estate Planning
15%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2014 2012
2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for 43 years
State: California
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
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Mitchell A. Port's Reviews
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25 Client Reviews
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Posted by Phil | August 07, 2012 | Probate
Had my back - earned my trust
Mitchell handled my friend's probate. He was professional, trustworthy, and handled himself with integrity. He explained every step before we had to decide what to do, he "held our hand" while being patient and compassionate. Our probate went as smoothly as it possibly could without any of the del...
Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2012 | Trusts
Compassionate and competent, with a good sense of humor
Mitch prepared my living trust following the untimely and unexpected death of my younger brother (then 50). I was only 52 at the time, and, while knowing that preparing a trust was important, I wasn't sure emotionally that I'd be able to handle the process. Mitch took me through the process step-by...
Posted by Lana | August 07, 2012 | Trusts
Very helpful and precise
Mitch was the most helpful with creating my Living Trust documents. I was not familiar with the process and therefore was particularly thankful for his patience in explaining to me the various scenarios. I would definitely recommend Mitch in the future.
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2008 | Probate
Client Review
Going through the probate process for the estate of a loved one is difficult, oftentimes dreadful. When trying to close an estate, one often runs into people who are not empathetic or accommodating. However, Attorney Port was the opposite. He expressed care and concern for the well being of me and...
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"I endorse Mr. Port. I have followed his answers on avvo and also talked to him about a couple cases over the years. He seems to be aware of the important issues and seems to care about his clients best interest. I endorse him."
"Mr. Mitchell has made a substantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. He is the "Go To" guy for any matters involving Death & Taxes. His dedication to his clients is unmatched and I would recommend him to my closest friends and family for their most personal and important legal matters"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Because Attorney Port and I practice in the same general areas of law, I have had the opportunity to review his responses to a number of Avvo Askers and I have found his advice to be practical, helpful and legally astute. I find that I invariably agree with his counsel and I am happy to commend his services to the Avvo community and to potential clients who may be in need of estate planning, probate or tax advice in Southern California. James Frederick"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very competent and personable."
"I have worked with Mitch on a number of occasions, both in the estate and trust area and in IRS collection matters, and I've found him to be excellent in both fields. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"I have known Mitch Port for years as a highly competent estate planning attorney, who also very capable in representing clients with disputes with the IRS. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mitch Port is a highly qualified attorney who handles his clients' matters with the utmost care. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Mitchell Port. He is an excellent lawyer and wonderful mentor."
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Estate planning lawyer
James Frederick
Probate lawyer
Mitchell Miller
Tax lawyer
Michael Bordy
Real estate lawyer
Louis Michelson
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Melissa Dagodag
Intellectual property lawyer
Carla Allen
Probate lawyer
Samuel Jason
Immigration lawyer
Jeffrey Altman
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Tax Law TOP BLOG, LexisNexis
2009
Outstanding Lawyer in Probate, Tax & Closely Held Business, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Mitchell A. Port
1987 - 1992
Associate, Law Firm
1984 - 1986
Attorney, IRS
1981 - 1983
Revenue Officer, Internal Revenue Service
Associations
2009 - Present
LinkedIn (www.LinkedIn.com)Attorney
2001 - Present
ProVisors (www.ProVisors.com)Attorney
1990 - 1991
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationChair - Employee Benefits Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Los Angeles Superior Court - Probate
Court Approved Client Matter
IRS Tax Controversy
Tax and Penalty Abatement
Education
1988
University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws - TAX
1981
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Univ of California at Los Angeles
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2012
Grandparents As Parents conference.
Estate Planning Basics to Grandparents Serving as Caregivers to their Grandchildren
2011
DHS - Pre-Retirement
Estate Planning
2003
Rotary Luncheons
Avoiding Probate and California Estate Planning
1990
California CPA Society
Estate Planning Primer
Publications
2012
California Probate Lawyer Blog
California Courtroom Closures, Court Employees Cut-Back And New Court Fees
2012
California Probate Lawyer Blog
Same-Sex Marriage And The Federal Estate Tax
1993
Broker World
A New Sizzle for Split Dollar
N/A
http://www.californiataxattorneyblog.com/
various
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Mitchell earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
My husband hasn't filed taxes for six years, what do I do?
26 Jan 2015
Q&A
What does it mean when a probate hearing is "continued not heard" with a new hearing date?
29 Jan 2015
Q&A
My parents don't have a will. I want to know what will happen with their belongings/assets when they pass. Will it go to probate
08 Jan 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Get Help To Solve Your Tax Problems
08 May 2010
Legal Guide
Useful California Business Law and Tax Links
05 Nov 2009
Legal Guide
What to Do When Someone Dies
05 Nov 2009