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Michael Bilson

4.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 64 years

Estate planning Lawyer at North Hollywood, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate

4640 Lankershim Blvd #515, North Hollywood, CA

About Michael

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, trust transfer deeds

65 years | 4,000 cases

60%
Probate 30%

entire probate process, from appointment of adminstrator or exector through distribution

65 years | 2,400 cases

30%
Real Estate 10%

quiet title, partition, transactional matters

65 years | 1,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 64 years

State: California

Acquired: 1961

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Location

Law Offices of Michael Bilson

4640 Lankershim Blvd #515, North Hollywood, CA, 91602

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Posted by Jo | August 14, 2017

Um, whatever . ..

In April of 2016, I called to ask if my mom had a DNR. At this time I was offered that a POA be mailed (which I DID NOT ask for) with the DNR. In June when my 82 year old mother was facing major hospital bills , I found out my POA did not work. Why did they not know it would not work????? In June 20...16 (when my POA did not work) I was treated like a criminal by secretary (?) Susan. After consulting several law firms, I was a made aware that Susan's questions where not warranted, she had no right to ask. I was charged $250.00 to amend the trust and still had to go to another firm for proper POA. Nothing these people do makes any sense. Proceed with caution. How was I not a criminal in April,but became one in June? Oh, maybe because that shXX they sold my mom didn't work and they wanted more money? WHEE

Posted by Debbie | September 05, 2011

Great Probate Lawyer!!! No one better

My Mom passed away and I was "elected" to be the Administrator, I was very nervous, having never had to work with a Lawyer before. Mr. Bilson is very easy to work with, if you don't understand he will explain it to you until you do. He is very nice to work with. Very thorough. And his office sta...ff is very nice.

Posted by Roger | August 02, 2011

Michael Bilson is the best for estate planning!

Specific issue: Carrying out a Trust I became the excutor of a trust. My friend pasted away and I was honored to carry out his final wishes. The law office of Michael Bilson was named in the trust by my friend. I contacted Michael's office to make an appointment to start my task. I have to me...ntion Michael's office staff and thier professionalism. Gail and Susan were so helpful with any question I had, and I had a lot. Their contribution to assist the process was fantasic. Personable and friendly with every meeting. Private meetings with Michael were efficient and educational. I was reassured every step of the process. I wanted to do the best I could to expedite carrying out this process to help my friend's family. After my first meeting and we got the ball rolling I was johnny on the spot with every doument that needed to be signed to move this on in a fast pace. A real estate agent was recomended and that was a good experience for me too. I complied all the finances and paid out to the family what was willed to them. When I signed the final checks, the whole process was completed in about 90 days. I been assured that the law office of Michael Bilson is a place that I can be taken care of.

Posted by Sally | July 13, 2011

The Perfect Lawyer for You!!

I have worked with Mr. Bilson numerous times. He has handle my legal issues in my Estate, Trust and Banking. I found him to be more than fair. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains issues in a clear concise manner. He makes you aware all of your options. Every situation I brought to him ended p...ositive for me. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Sally

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2001

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1961 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Michael Bilson

Associations

1980 - Present

Burbank Bar Association

Member, Referral Panel

1975 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Panel Member

1961 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1961 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Wills, Trusts, Estates Panel Member

Education

N/A

UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall

law

N/A

Cornell Univ

undergraduate

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