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Elizabeth Anne Tresp

Litigation Attorney at Solana Beach, CA

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Best of the best!

I retained Ms. Tresp as a replacement for existing attorneys due to some complications with them. I can only say that I wish I had found her earlier!! The matter involved my Aunt's Trust and a feud between two beneficiaries as to which would receive disbursements. Being unable to get the prior attorney to "move" it along, among other concerns, Ms. Tresp was a fantastic relief. Her fees are very, very reasonable and appropriate, and to tell the truth, I was happy to pay them because she immediately did what was necessary. My hat is off to her and her entire firm - kudos!

Trust modification including removal of Trustee

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Practice areas

Litigation

35%

Represents clients primarily in trust and probate litigation matters.

10 years
Probate

25%

10 years
Estate planning

20%

Assists clients with Estate planning and estate tax issues.

10 years
Trusts

20%

10 years

ELIZABETH A. TRESP: ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE, TRUST ADMINISTRATION, AND TRUST & PROBATE LITIGATION.

Elizabeth A. Tresp JD, LL.M provides Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust and Probate Litigation services to clients throughout Southern California. Consultations are available at our offices in Pacific Beach and Solana Beach. A tough negotiator with a proven track record of success, Elizabeth strives to provide individualized, innovative solutions.

ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS, TRUSTS, & PROBATE:

Elizabeth understands first hand the importance of having your family's legal affairs in order, having lost her own father unexpectedly in 2011. As a mother, Elizabeth knows that it is never too early to plan for the future. As she does for her own family, Elizabeth will help you protect your loved ones and create a lasting legacy.

Knowing that you have planned for your family's long-term well-being and financial security can assure you that your lifetime of hard work is safe. Elizabeth undergoes a comprehensive analysis of your estate and determines the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, caring for your pets, supporting personal philanthropic causes, and protecting your loved ones.

ABOUT ELIZABETH:

Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, with a Master of Laws in Tax. While at USD, Elizabeth won the coveted CALI academic awards in Criminal Tax Fraud and Taxation of Anti-Money Laundering. For serving and leading her community, Elizabeth is a member of the San Diego Women Leaders organization.

Committed to her community, Elizabeth stays actively involved by volunteering at her children's schools, devoting her time and expertise to legal clinics, and donating to charity.
Offices in Solana Beach and Pacific Beach.

Elizabeth is compassionate, efficient, and dedicated to her clients. Contact us for a consultation today.

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Client's Choice

2015

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Tresp Law, APC - Solana Beach Office

(858) 248-4828 Office

(888) 814-5552 Fax

341 S Cedros Ave

Suite B

Solana Beach, CA, 92075

tresplaw.com

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Tresp Law, APC - Pacific Beach Office

(858) 248-4828 Office

4444 Mission Blvd

Suite 100

San Diego, CA, 92109

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Posted by Cris | December 19, 2017

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Posted by Carolyn | December 2, 2018

Trust modification including removal of Trustee

Elizabeth was excellent in negotiating the removal of the trustee in a family trust. Elizabeth carefully considers all parties involved and treats all with respect. Elizabeth was able to modify the trust, which was tedious with five parties as beneciares. Elizabeth fees are reasonable and her accounting is easy to understand. Elizabeth exceeded my expectations and was a pleasure to work with.

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Posted by Melissa | June 29, 2019

Elizabeth is a fantastic attorney!

Extremely difficult time in my life. I was a mess. My mom died and although I was an only child and sole beneficiary, an extended family member was sonwhow made trustee un a confuaing series of events a mere week before she died. Elizabeth met with me and hugged me and told me my mom loved me! She allows kids and dogs in her office! Niceness radiates from her!. Her kid sat next to me one day and spontaneously told me how awesome she was! She patiently read my lengthy hysterical emails from me - and although she must have been sick to death of me, she never let on! Oh and her skills as an attorney? Well she was on point. Unfortunately, it took two king years and the whole process took years off my life, but none of that was Elizabeth's fault. Ultimately, I won back control of the trust and am now buying my dream home. And she was approachable and nice while doing it, which is a rare quality in attorneys. Hire her, you will not regret ir.

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Posted by Mike | June 7, 2018

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 anonymous | May 2, 2018

Attentive, expert

I was referred to Elizabeth by another attorney, and that was the best referral I have ever received. Elizabeth's attentive, patient staff put me at ease and her expertise was apparent from the moment we spoke. Being in conflict with your own family is very tough, especially right after the death of my mother, but thanks to Elizabeth, cooler heads prevailed.

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Posted by Susan | October 5, 2017

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 13, 2017

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.

Posted by Jay | December 20, 2016

Definitely the probate expert

I can't imagine taking on probate without Elizabeth. She and her staff are so responsive, and she is sensitive to the difficult emotions we were dealing with, too.

Posted by Ryan | June 17, 2015

Great estate planning lawyer

Our estate plan hadn’t been updated in years. We spoke with several attorneys in the Encinitas area before deciding on Ms. Tresp. We feel comfortable having her as our attorney for many years to come. Her work product and service are impeccable.

Posted by Corey | February 28, 2015

Kind and caring

Ms. Tresp was kind enough to come to our home in Encinitas since my wife is disabled. She is a very kind, caring lawyer and we were immediately at ease with her. We are very pleased to have been referred to Ms. Tresp.

Posted by Jay | February 24, 2015

Referred by another attorney

Elizabeth Tresp is very friendly and thorough. She responded promptly and even got back to me on the weekend. I originally went to another attorney, but they recommended Elizabeth due to the complex nature of the matter. Her office in Solana Beach is right on Cedros. Great location.

Posted by Janice G. | January 17, 2015

Elizabeth is our savior!

We discovered that the trustee of my mother’s trust was abusing funds. Elizabeth was decisive and extremely effective, and the issue got resolved quickly. I can’t thank Elizabeth enough!

Posted by Greg | January 12, 2015

My attorney for life

My current estate plan needed to be reviewed, and I am so thankful I found Elizabeth. There were some fairly significant issues that needed to be addressed. Elizabeth is thorough, very easy to work with, and she provides her estate plans in a beautifully bound and custom engraved binder, which was totally unexpected. Her love and passion for her work shows.

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Posted by Chad | December 17, 2014

Top notch tax attorney

Incredibly knowledgable and thorough. Elizabeth was very responsive, keeping me updated at every step. Highly recommended if you have any tax issue.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2014

Audited by the IRS, Elizabeth took care of everything, including the worry

After I received a dreaded audit letter in the mail from the IRS, Elizabeth took control right away. I didn't have to deal with the IRS at all. She put together an aggressive plan of attack that satisfied the IRS without any additional tax liability or penalties for me. I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome.

Posted by Aisha | November 3, 2014

You are in great hands with Ms. Tresp as your attorney

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 set her apart from other attorneys.

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Posted by Steve | September 23, 2014

Eternally grateful for Ms. Tresp

Ms. Tresp will exceed your expectations. The IRS contacted me about a back taxes issue, and I sought advice from a few firms. Elizabeth's approach was personal and caring. She was accessible, considerate, and took over dealing with the IRS for me. She put me at ease, and I felt confident with her handling my case. I can't imagine better results than what Elizabeth Tresp achieved for me.

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AVVO RATING 9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

Principal Attorney
Tresp, Day & Associates
2018 - Present

Attorney
Tresp Law, APC
2013 - Present

Legal Intern
IRS Tax Appeals Assistance Program
2013 - 2013

Of Counsel
Law Office Of Ann Harris
2013 - 2014

Of Counsel
Law Office Of Craig S. Ewing
2011 - 2014

Legal Intern
California Board Of Equalization Tax Appeals Assistance Program
2010 - 2011

Legal Intern
Law Office Of Craig S. Ewing
2008 - 2011

Litigation Examiner
Geico Insurance Company
2001 - 2011

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Education

University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws in Taxation
2014

University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011

Middlesex University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1999

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

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Associations

Better Business Bureau
Accredited, A+ Rating
2016 - Present

United States Tax Court
Practitioner
2015 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Practitioner
2015 - 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
2013 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2018

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2017

Best of the Bar 2016
San Diego Business Journal
2016

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
2011

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Publications

San Diego County Bar Association publication
Starting Out on Your Own Doesn’t Mean Having to Go It Alone
2015

Tresp Law Blog
The Probate Process Explained
2014

Tresp Law Blog
Governor vetoes bill to update probate code to protect pets
2014

Tresp Law Blog
Tax bills on the way for many Covered California enrollees who fail to keep up with IRS reporting requirements
2014

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Speaking Engagements

Employees of Hologic, Inc.
How to avoid Probate
2014

Employees of Hologic, Inc.
Benefits of putting property into a Trust
2013

Attorney endorsements

Received (8)

Given (7)

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Ashley Rentz

Tax Attorney | 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!"

Samuel Brotman

Tax Attorney | 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."

Christine Wu

Unknown Attorney | 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."

Sean Flaherty

Estate planning Attorney | 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."

Estevan Lucero

Estate planning Attorney | 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."

Craig Ewing

Estate planning Attorney | 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"

Aisha Williams

Tax Attorney | 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."

Sean Gosselin

Trusts Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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