Scott Marshall Grossman

Scott Marshall Grossman

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 31 years

Litigation Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate

6370 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 320, Riverside, CA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 51%

Probate and trust litigation. We help beneficiaries get their rightful inheritance.

31 years | 318 cases

51%
Probate 49%

Helping executors and administrators correctly administer probate estates.

25 years | 305 cases

49%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 95-450 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Riverside Office

6370 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 320, Riverside, CA, 92506

San Diego Office

11440 West Bernardo Court, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92127

Temecula Office

43537 Ridge Park Drive, Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590

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Scott Marshall Grossman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Charles | January 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Greatest Trust Attorney In Southern California

Scott Marshall Grossman is very knowledgeable and I consider myself lucky to have him represent me. Scott's rates are reasonable; he and his staff are attentive to my case. I am grateful to have found this experienced law firm and am impressed with Scott's expertise. If you haven't decided on an expe...rt trust attorney please take the time to give him a call for a free consultation. You will be very happy to retain Scott to represent you.

Posted by Janet | July 21, 2016 | Probate

Spousal Property Petition

My husband died with almost as many debts as he had assets. I wanted my kids to get something from their father's estate, and was at a loss of where to begin. After being railroaded and shanghaied by 2 other probate attorneys, both of who failed to mention that a spousal property petition was an op...tion for me, I ran across Scott Grossman's Law Firm. I had my doubts that he too would be just another "ambulance chaser" attorney only interested in the money they would make on a probate case, even if I ended up with nothing. On our first consultation, he recommended I do some research, obtain a few necessary documents and get back with him in a week. I did what he suggested and our second consultation proved to be even better news than the first. After running some numbers, Scott felt that the spousal property petition was the better way to go for us. He was the only attorney (and there were several) I spoke with that wasn't interested in the money. He truly showed interest and concern in the possibilities of having something in my hand for my kids rather than taking my money and knowing we would end up with nothing. Not only did he encourage me to continue my fight with the debtors, but offered the assistance I needed to proceed with the initial filing on my own, with the understanding that he would be available when I needed his assistance further down the road. Truthfully, I was so impressed with his manner, knowledge, and willingness to help. They don't teach that in Law School!!! And they don't teach us (the general public) that dying without a trust, even if there is a will... it is an invitation to Probate 101. It's a scary and expensive ordeal to go through after having lost a loved one. The process is long and you can basically lose more than you ever gain. (I'm not trying to put Scott out of a job) But if by chance you find yourself in a situation where you need a probate attorney, I would recommended giving Scott Grossman a call. You will be glad you did. Thank you Scott for renewing my faith in attorney's.... (some attorney's)!!!!

Posted by Jack | November 03, 2010 | Trusts

Scott got me control and my attorney's fees

A poorly drafted trust with an unusual stipulation nearly resulted in me losing my inheritance. My three sisters and I were appointed co-trustees of our parent’s trust, with the understanding that each sibling would receive equal shares of the trust upon their their deaths. However, after both pare...nts passed away, my sisters relied on an unusual provision that appeared to allow for a majority rule for control of what happened inside the trust, thus shutting me out of every step of the process as a result. Upon recommendations from other attorneys, I contracted Scott Grossman for help. When my sisters projected an unrealistic sales price for our parent’s primary residence in a declining market, Mr. Grossman filed a petition with the probate court to force the sale of the property at auction and allow for equal distribution of all of the estate’s property. The judge subsequently ordered mediation prior to scheduling a trial date. By the time mediation took place, comps on the home indicated an $86,000 difference between my sister’s projected sales price and the actual value of the home. Mediation took place and we successfully came to an agreement. The mediation agreement included the estate being responsible for paying my attorney fees and costs, as well as my parents' home being sold at auction providing me with my equal share of the estate. A change in the trust’s majority rule provision was also agreed upon, resulting in all of us receiving equal control of the trust. As a retired police officer, I have spent a great deal of time working with attorneys throughout my career. I found Scott Grossman to be a cut above the rest.

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Terry Beecher

Litigation lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you want an attorney with the knowledge and experience to competently represent you in regards to trust and probate litigation issues, Scott is your man. Scott has the ability to assess the relative strength or weakness of your case and to help you set realistic expectations on the outcome. Scott understands the balance between being reasonable and being an aggressive advocate to achieve the best results for his client."

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Benjamin Glass

Litigation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are in an inheritance battle in California you are going to want to talk to Scott Grossman and get a copy of his terrific book, Winning the Inheritance Battle. There simply aren't that many lawyers with experience in what we call "probate litigation." Give Scott a call."

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Peter Depew

Probate lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Grossman provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Sharon Anderson

Probate lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ilana Sable

Probate lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is an exceptional attorney, an aggressive litigator and a trusted adviser. I endorse him for his depth of knowledge in all probate matters and history of great service to his clients."

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Barry Rosenzweig

Probate lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Scott Grossman who has a wealth of information on complex legal matters. I would recommend that you review his website for more information. He has countless happy clients. This is evident by the amount of referrals he receives from satisfied clients."

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Paul Molinaro

Probate lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Schwartz

Litigation lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Davis

Litigation lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Dorrestein

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Kim

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is on the leading edge of legal issues and he really cares about providing helpful information to consumers so they can make better and informed decisions about their legal issues like estate planning. He has also authored books which he makes available free on his website."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, State Bar of California

2010

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, State Bar of California

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Founding Attorney, The Grossman Law Firm, APC

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of California, Litigation Section

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Brandt Family Trust

Settlement

Leona Doris Lusk Trust

Trust and will set aside

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Education

2005

University of San Diego

LLM

1994

California Western SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Tufts University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Probate Bootcamp

Probate

2015

Probate Boot Camp - A 2 Day Practical Course Probate Litigation

2014

KFI Sunday Morning News Donald Sterling Trust Litigation

2013

2013

Oddities and Challenges in Probate Law Tackle Personal Representative Challenges Gracefully

2010

Security

Securing Your Estate

Publications

2013

Word Association Winning The Inheritance Battle

2012

Riverside Lawyer Getting Your Client Their Rightful Inheritance

2009

The Ultimate Guide to California Trust and Probate Litigation The Ultimate Guide to California Trust and Probate Litigation

2009

The Insider's Guide to California Probate and Trust Administration Insider's Guide to California Probate and Trust Administration

Languages

English

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