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Robert Lawrence Cohen
also known as www.TheProbateGuy.com
About Robert
Biography
My job is to complete the probate process as efficiently and painlessly for my clients as possible. I have found that paying the costs of probate can add unneeded stress, so I will advance all of the fees and costs for the probate. No money is required to complete the probate. I will be reimbursed at the end of the case. Appearing in Court can be stressful, so I handle all of the Court hearings and in 98% of my cases my clients never appear in Court. Less stress, happier clients. I enjoy helping people. My practice focuses solely on probate matters.
I am happy to introduce my clients to very competent and trustworthy professionals (realtor, accountant and stock broker) during and after the probate case to assist with all sorts of issues including taking the laboring oar on selling the house, stocks, cars and other personal items. During the case, I return calls/emails quickly and am honest and forthright. I try to foresee any issues and take care of everything.
This can be a scary process (though if you retain me it will not be) and there is no such thing as a dumb question, so please call me now and let me explain the probate process and answer all your questions over the phone for free. Usually the paperwork and the entire probate can be handled by email and mail reducing the need to take off work to visit my office although you are always welcome. I also entertain probate litigation/undue influence cases on contingency. Thank you for considering me as your attorney. Let me ease your stress!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
1%-4%
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Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices Of Robert L Cohen, Inc.
8081 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90621
Law Offices Of Robert L Cohen, Inc.
16912 Gridley Place, Cerritos, CA, 90703
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Robert Lawrence Cohen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 28 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by April | October 26, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very helpful
Called for a consultation and I was given lots of information. Their information was very helpful and they are very knowledgeable.
Posted by Patricia | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
THE Probate Guy We All Need!
This is really *THE* Probate Guy you need to have on speed dial! We were unprepared for an unexpected death of my father in law. After the difficulty coordinating plans and working with a mortuary totally overwhelmed from covid we were left with a new daunting task... his messy and confusing estate. ...
Posted by Jeannie | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Answered Prayer...
So, you're looking for a Probate Guy. I'm here to tell you Robert Cohen is your man! He was the answer to my prayers...literally! Dealing with probate at such an emotional time is not easy. If you're like me, you don't know much about the process. I found him on line & read his reviews. I called & he...
Posted by Sam | November 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank's Robert!!!
Robert handled my family's old probate issue that was not correctly handled in the beginning. After 11 yrs. of family feuding and a "do-nothing lawyer", I called Robert and from our first phone call I could tell he was up for the challenge. He guided me through my family's difficult case and follow...
Posted by Genevieve | September 23, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Probate question
My father passed away unexpectedly in March with a little mess with his estate. I thought I could do it all on my own but realized that I could not. So I called Robert Cohen Friday afternoon and he gave me some great advice. He was unable to take my case for now explaining that I should call him in...
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Experience
Honors
2014
Client Choice Award, AVVO
1987
Magna Cum Laude, Boston University
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Partner - www.TheProbateGuy.com, Law Offices of Robert L. Cohen, Inc.
1991 - 1992
Clerk to Honorable Judge Alan Ahart, Central District Of California, Los Angeles, California
Associations
2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionFellow
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationFellow
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationFellow
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Feuding Family Members Agree to Work Together
Probate Completed
Foreclosure Sale Stopped to Preserve Equity For Beneficiaries
Foreclosure Prevented - Probate Completed
Probate Conducted From Washington Without Administrator Coming to California
Probate Completed
House In Escrow - Probate Necessary To Complete Sale
Sale of House and Probate Completed
Reverse Mortgage Lender Foreclosing on Estate’s Sole Asset
Foreclosure Prevented - Probate Completed
Education
1990
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Boston University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2001
The Brown Bag Program
Assignments For The Benefit Of Creditors; An Alternative To Bankruptcy?
Publications
2011
Los Angeles Times - Business
ABCs Can Make Going Out Of Business Smoother And Quieter
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Transfer of Real Property from Deceased Parent to Adult Child ?
19 Jan 2022
Q&A
Estranged sister recently passed away with no children, spouse or will
03 Jan 2022
Q&A
Do we need a probate?
03 Dec 2021