Sibylle Grebe

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Sibylle Grebe

also known as Sibylle, Grebe

5.0
51 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Probate Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Trusts

3424 W Carson St Ste 320, Torrance, CA

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About Sibylle

Biography

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

All aspects of Probate and Estate Administration including Non-Probate matters such as Small Estate Affidavits, Spousal Property Petitions, Transfer of Assets outside of Probate.

50%
Guardianship 30%

This area includes both Conservatorships over adults, Limited Conservatorships over developmentally disabled adults, Petitions to Authorize Medical Treatment, and Guardianships for children.

30%
Estate Planning 10%

Preparing Wills, Trusts, Pet Trusts, Advance Health Care Directives, Durable Power of Attorney, Special Needs Trust and many other specialized estate planning.

10%
Trusts 10%

Trust Administration includes the administration of a Trust when a Successor Trustee takes over and includes all aspects of administration except for tax related matters.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2016 2015
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+ 1
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Probate House L.C. (Formerly Conover & Grebe, LLP)

3424 W Carson St Ste 320, Torrance, CA, 90503

probatehouse.com

Online Presence

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Sibylle Grebe's Reviews

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Posted by Donna | February 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Conservatorship

I did a conservatorship for my Mom of 92 with Dementia at The Probate House . Very hard thing to have to process and deal with. Worked with Sibylle Grebe and her assistant Nikki. They were very professional and easy to work with. They made me feel like I was more than just a client. Very compassiona...te. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of this service.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate

The best estate planning lawyers in the business

A very long overdue thank you to Sibylle Grebe and Lorenzo Stoller for taking control of a seemingly out-of-control situation during the early days of Covid in 2020 in protecting my father and his estate from his deceased wife's children. I initially met with Sibylle to have her represent my dad afte...r his wife had passed, in figuring out how to best protect his assets. While she was unable to represent him due to capacity issues, she was able to represent me. Sibylle had me move quickly to find the original trust documents which had likely been drafted without much input from my father a few years earlier, floating everything from making sure I had co-power of attorney and co-trustee powers on all the documents to considering a conservatorship. Lorenzo then took over the case and seamlessly helped draft new documents that protected my father and helped me keep oversight over his wife's children. My dad now resides with me in Washington state, and has since regained some capacity. Although he has shaky recollection of that year due to the stress of his grief and Covid, I am forever grateful to The Probate House for doing what needed to be done to protect the livelihood for which he had worked his entire life as a physician in Los Angeles. At 85, he has never been happier and is healthy. As a former estate planning and probate attorney, The Probate House is easily the best. Thank you, Sibylle and Lorenzo.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Extremely helpful intake process

When I first called Sibylle Grebe's office, the response I received from her assistant, Joanna, was exceptional. Joanna showed a genuine desire to help a prospective client find the best resources possible to address the issue at hand. My first impression of the office from that initial phone cal...l as well as later communications is of an office truly dedicated to protecting the rights of the elderly. I am looking forward to working with Ms. Grebe. I spoke with many attorneys before deciding to entrust Ms. Grebe with work on which the well being of my family depends.

Posted by Keith | August 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Excellent value and expertise

We researched attorneys in the South Bay and ended up picking Sibylle, and it was a tremendous decision. Her team paid great attention to detail, she provided great counsel and made the process very smooth. And it was affordable. Would recommend The Probate House L.P. to anybody looking to set up a f...amily trust.

Posted by Bryn | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Outstanding Law Firm!

I can’t thank the law firm of Conover and Grebe enough for helping me with my father’s estate. I was his conservator for 11 years and needed a lot of legal help and advise. They were professional and understanding during a very long and difficult time.

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Sibylle Grebe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Rosenfeld

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Attorney Grebe from her work with the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Whenever I have estate or probate matters I know I can call on her. If you or a loved one have estate questions they should call attorney Sibylle Grebe."

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Timothy Shea

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Grebe is the consummate professional for estate planning. She is expert at preparing wills, trusts, and related documents. She is also expert in interviewing her clients to make certain their needs are addressed in the documents that are prepared; and also that they understand the documents and the process."

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Brian Sheppard

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been pleased to know Sibylle ("Siby") for several years after first meeting her in a professional group focused on Elder Law. Lawyers constantly consult with each other and over time I have found her accessible, sensitive, thoughtful, and with a practical approach to legal problems. She is a concerned advocate for her clients and has been particularly helpful to me in the area of conservatorships. So I am very comfortable recommending her to anyone needing estate planning, probate or conservatorship assistance."

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Christina Herman

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Rice

Guardianship lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I am quite careful as to who I refer clients to in the area dealing with Conservatorships and Guardianships and Sybille is one of the best attorneys I know in the Los Angeles area. She is not only knowledgeable, but she will think out of the box when needed to come to a good outcome. If you or your client needs a great conservatorship attorney, Sybille will be someone whom you should interview. I would rate her a 10. Avvo has it wrong."

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Walter Hindenlang

Probate lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sibylle is an outstanding lawyer for probate and conservatorship matters. She provides a very personal touch in her work with clients, and is known in the community as a great advocate for senior rights and services."

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Mina Sirkin

Probate lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Grebe is a highly skilled attorney in the probate and conservatorship areas. She was opposing counsel in a very challenging case that settled in the last hour of trial solely due to her negotiation skills. I highly recommend her."

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Walter Burkley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

Top 50 Women Lawyers in Southern California, California Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2019

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocates

2015

Women in Law 2015, Lawyer Monthly

2013

Legacy Award, Healthcare and Elder Law Programs (H.E.L.P.)

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Principal Attorney, The Probate House L.C.

1900 - Present

Partner, The Probate House L.C.

2000 - 2020

Partner, Conover & Grebe, LLP

1990 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Conover & Associates, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

South Bay Bar Association

Bench & Bar Committee

2015 - Present

South Bay Bar Association

Co-Chair - Speaker's Bureau

2014 - Present

International Guardianship Network

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2011 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Order of Distinguished Attorneys

2011 - Present

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform

Member

2011 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section

Executive Committee

2002 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (California chapter)

Member

1998 - Present

Women's Lawyer Association of Los Angeles

Member

Southern California Council of Elder Law Attorneys

Past President

2017 - 2017

South Bay Bar Association

President

2016 - 2016

South Bay Bar Association

President-Elect

2015 - 2019

Los Angeles Superior Court - Pro Bono Probate Settlement Program

Settlement Officer

2014 - 2014

South Bay Bar Association

Treasurer

2013 - 2013

South Bay Bar Association

Secretary

2012 - 2019

Long Beach Pro Per Guardianship Panel

Member

Education

1989

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

California State University, Long Beach

undergraduate

N/A

Emory University

Certification of Achievement

N/A

California State University at Long Beach

BA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Pepperdine Univeristiy School of Law- Elder care mediation

Conservatorship

2016

Connecting Women to Power Business Conference

Answers to critical legal questions- What entrepreneurs, small business, and every women needs to know

2015

2015 Educational Conference

Cautionary Tales in Estate Planning: How "I'll Do It Later" Can Lead to Disaster

2014

3rd World Congress on Adult Guardianships

Care Planning for Disabled

2014

2014 Connecting Women to Power Business Conference

Estate Planning & Wealth Development

2013

Scenior Scene with Hope Witkowsky (Local Access Television Show) Defining Your Legacy

2013

Eldercare/Adult Guardianship Mediation Training

Conservatorships and Alternatives to Conservatorships

2010

Probate & Estate Planning Seminar

Marshaling and Inventorying Estate Assets

Languages

German

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