Elizabeth Anne Tresp

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Elizabeth Anne Tresp

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 12 years

Litigation Lawyer at Cardiff By The Sea, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts

2533 S Coast Hwy 101, Suite 210, Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Elizabeth

Biography

Elizabeth A. Tresp: Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, and Trust & Probate Litigation.

Elizabeth Tresp, JD, LL.M provides caring, personal Estate Planning services. Call 858-248-4828

Elizabeth Tresp, JD LL.M specializes in complex Estate Planning & Trusts services. Call 858-248-4828

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 35%

Represents clients primarily in trust and probate litigation matters.

13 years

35%
Probate 25%

13 years

25%
Estate Planning 20%

Assists clients with Estate planning and estate tax issues.

13 years

20%
Trusts 20%

13 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Wyoming for 2 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tresp Law, APC - Cardiff By The Sea Office

2533 S Coast Hwy 101, Suite 210, Cardiff By The Sea, CA, 92007

tresplaw.com

Tresp Law, APC - Pacific Beach Office

2150 W Washington St, Suite 203, San Diego, CA, 92110

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Online Presence

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Elizabeth Anne Tresp's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Trust contest

Elizabeth Tresp was retained for a contested trust matter, and her involvement led to a substantial settlement. Her approach was thorough, with advice that navigated the complexities effectively, and her approach in mediation was very impressive. There is no way we would have achieved this outcome wi...thout her.

Posted by Jason | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Invaluable Assistance in Estate Planning for My Elderly Mother

I sought out Tresp Law APC when it became clear that my elderly mother needed to update her estate plan, and I couldn't be more grateful for the service we received. Estate planning for someone in their later years can be overwhelming, especially when you're concerned about their well-being and wishe...s. Elizabeth Tresp and her team provided an invaluable service that went beyond just legal advice. From the outset, they showed a profound understanding of the complexities involved in planning for the future, especially when health and age are factors. The value of their service was evident in how they took the time to sit with us, listening to my mother's desires and concerns with genuine empathy. They broke down the legal jargon into understandable terms, making sure my mother felt at ease and in control of her decisions. The comprehensive estate plan they created was tailored perfectly to her needs, including provisions for her care if incapacitation occurred, tax planning to benefit her estate, and ensuring her assets would be distributed as she wished with minimal fuss or cost to the family. What's more, they provided peace of mind by explaining how this planning would prevent potential conflicts among family members down the line. The attention to detail, the personalized approach, and the compassionate handling of sensitive matters truly highlighted the worth of their service. If you're looking for a law firm that offers not just legal expertise but also heartfelt support in estate planning, especially for the elderly, Tresp Law APC is unparalleled.

Posted by Mike | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

excellent

my buddy passed away and (unbeknownst to me) assigned me, through his trust, as executor. His trust was a mess, but Elizabeth was able to make sense of it and the court agreed with her. A HUGE thank you (!) for helping his heirs get on with their lives.

Posted by Susan | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great

Elizabeth is so very easy to work with. She drew up trust and will documents for us and also did some work on insurance issues. She is completely trustworthy and did an excellent job with all. We couldn't be more pleased

Posted by Laura | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Excellent trust attorney

Elizabeth helped me with a very complicated trust issue after other lawyers i talked to shied away. I am grateful for her patience with me and the time she spent with me every time I visited. As stressful as the whole situation was, Elizabeth was always able to put me at ease.

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Elizabeth Anne Tresp's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Rentz

Tax lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth Tresp is a true advocate for all of her clients. She is compassionate and diligent. She listens to her clients to determine their goals and the most efficient way to achieve them. I highly recommend her!"

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Samuel Brotman

Tax lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth is extremely bright and dedicated to her profession. She's a tireless advocate on behalf of her clients and great at formulating innovative legal strategies. She's an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended."

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Christine Wu

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend her. Elizabeth and I have been classmates and colleagues for several years and she is an excellent attorney. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and advises and mentors other attorneys. Elizabeth will handle your legal matters with competence, honesty, and care."

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Sean Flaherty

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I will gladly recommend Beth to any prospective clients who are looking for efficient and personalized solutions to their estate planning and tax matters. She is the right combination of professional and personable."

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Estevan Lucero

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth is a highly skilled and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. I have consulted with her on several occasions and found her to be an excellent attorney who I would recommend to anyone."

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Craig Ewing

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse Elizabeth Tresp for her knowledge in the areas of Tax, Estate Planning, and Trusts. Ms. Tresp is meticulous and reliable, dedicated to providing the best possible service to her clients"

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Aisha Williams

Tax lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth Tresp is one the kindest, smartest, and most diligent people I know. Her work ethic and professionalism are unmatched and anyone would be lucky to have the opportunity to work with her. She gives her clients the time and attention they deserve and does so with a level of compassion and care that sets her apart from other attorneys."

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Sean Gosselin

Trusts lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her experience in Trusts & Estates and Tax law."

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Michael Furman

Estate planning lawyer

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Craig Ewing

Estate planning lawyer

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Samuel Brotman

Unknown lawyer

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Estevan Lucero

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Onell Soto

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Ashley Rentz

Tax lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Best of the Bar 2016, San Diego Business Journal

2011

CALI Award, Taxation of Anti-Money Laundering, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2011

CALI Award, Criminal Tax Fraud, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Principal Attorney, Tresp, Day & Associates

2013 - Present

Attorney, Tresp Law, APC

2013 - 2013

Legal Intern, IRS Tax Appeals Assistance Program

2013 - 2014

Of Counsel, Law Office Of Ann Harris

2011 - 2014

Of Counsel, Law Office Of Craig S. Ewing

2010 - 2011

Legal Intern, California Board Of Equalization Tax Appeals Assistance Program

2008 - 2011

Legal Intern, Law Office Of Craig S. Ewing

2001 - 2011

Litigation Examiner, Geico Insurance Company

Associations

2016 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Accredited, A+ Rating

2015 - Present

United States Tax Court

Practitioner

2015 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Practitioner

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2013 - Present

Probate Attorneys of San Diego

Member

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Taxation Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Estate Planning Trust and Probate Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Defended family against putative spouse claim

Won petition for probate for decedent's sister

Client owed nearly $130,000 in back taxes

Stopped all collection activity, achieving Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status

Defended against IRS audit

Amended return, eliminated penalties, obtained additional refunds from IRS and FTB

Stopped IRS lien and all collection activity despite multi-year five-figure tax debt

Stopped all IRS collection activity, prevented lien, achieved Currently Not Collectible status for client.

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Education

2014

University of San Diego School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws in Taxation

2011

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Middlesex University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Employees of Hologic, Inc.

How to avoid Probate

2013

Employees of Hologic, Inc.

Benefits of putting property into a Trust

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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