- GuardianshipStephen P. Ajalat has over 27 years experience in handling probate, trust and estate matters. He has successfully handled numerous probate and trust administrations, as well as a wide range of probate and trust disputes, many of which have been extremely contentious and involved complex issues. Steve regularly appears in the probate court in Los Angeles and many other counties throughout Southern and Northern California. Steve has also represented parties involved in conservatorship and guardianship proceedings including the petitioning party, contestants, and the proposed conservatee.
- Child AbuseNotably, earlier in his career Steve handled several recognized cases involving children's rights with respect to child abuse reporting. As the lead attorney in the nationally-recognized case
- Wrongful DeathIf you, your child, or a loved one has had negative reactions or suffered wrongful death as a result of vaccines, you may be able to file a claim. For decades, different institutions such as public schools have instructed parents that they must give their children certain vaccinations (such as tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, polio, rubella, and diphtheria) in order to participate or attend. Most health insurance providers also require these types of vaccinations, but unfortunately in some cases they can be harmful and even fatal. If this has been the case in your situation, you should take legal action to file a lawsuit against the responsible pharmaceutical company. It takes certain experience for an attorney to assist you with this type of case.
- Business DisputesIf you are currently dealing with any type of business or commercial dispute and think that having an attorney might help, you should not hesitate to retain legal representation. When it comes to matters of business law, all litigation must be handled very delicately and with the utmost discretion and respect.
- Wrongful TerminationIn addition to his probate practice, Steve has had extensive experience throughout his legal career in handling general civil litigation matters. His general litigation experience spans many different practice areas, but more recently has focused on real estate claims and disputes, contract disputes, and employment cases involving wrongful termination or discrimination.. Steve will also at times handle select medical malpractice and personal injury matters.
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- Real Estate LitigationAjalat & Ajalat, LLP is a family-owned law firm with a reputation for providing exceptional legal representation in a wide variety of legal matters throughout Southern California. Located in Glendale, we offer comprehensive representation in personal injury litigation and matters, probate litigation, estate planning, business and real estate matters, among other areas of law.
- Construction LitigationAt Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP, we have more than 60 years of combined experience representing clients in a wide range of legal issues, including real estate litigation. We understand all of the rules, laws, and regulations involved in owning and purchasing real estate and how stressful it can be when an issue arises. You can count on us to use our knowledge and skill to your advantage when handling virtually any type of real estate issue, including title issues, construction claims, sale disputes, and purchase disputes. Our Los Angeles real estate attorneys are here for you in your time of need.
- Personal InjuryA: We handle personal injury, as well as vaccine injury cases. When you are harmed due to the negligent or reckless actions of another person or entity, you should be able to seek compensation to cover the exorbitant costs of healthcare and lost income. We help file a claim against the liable party’s insurance company.
- Medical MalpracticeThroughout a legal career spanning almost 60 years, Sol Ajalat has handled a myriad of cases in virtually every area of law. Currently, in addition to bodily injury due to accident and medical malpractice, Sol handles vaccination injuries in the United States Court of Federal Claims. Sol's experience and professional relationships with nationally-renowned medical experts, economists, life care planners, and others in the medical related field make him one of only a handful of attorneys in the United States who can successfully handle this type of complex vaccine medical litigation. On behalf of injured children and adults, Sol has obtained verdicts and settlements in the tens of millions of dollars.
- Estate PlanningLawrence A. Ajalat is responsible for the firm's estate planning practice. He has advised, prepared, and implemented estate plans for thousands of clients. Due to his expertise in this area, Larry is regularly asked to lecture on topics such as estate planning for young married couples and estate and gift planning directed to older persons.
- WillsAjalat & Ajalat, LLP has been handling probate matters for more than 30 years and is experienced in handling both simple and complex estates. Our general litigation experience makes us well-suited to handle estates involving legal claims or disputes, including contested probate matters such as will contests. Our attorneys provide clients with direct personal contact and attention throughout the entire proceeding and assist with every step of the administrative process. We can represent parties whether their interest in the estate is as a personal representative, an heir or beneficiary, or contestant or other third-party claimant.
- TrustsA formal probate may not be needed in California if the total value of decedent’s assets are under certain limits or the only heir is a surviving spouse. Additionally, prior to death a person may structure their assets so that probate administration can be avoided. Real property, bank accounts, IRAs, stock portfolios, vehicles, and other assets can sometimes be directly or automatically transferred upon the owner’s death if title was held jointly with another person or if the decedent executed a formal beneficiary designation. Another common way people transfer their assets without probate is through a living trust. When a decedent’s assets cannot be transferred through any of these alternate methods, a probate is usually necessary.
- Power of AttorneyDoing a Trust is not fun but it is a Must. I had a brief taste of wha it is like to have nothing in order when my Mom almost died, nothing was in order, I wasn't the power of attorney my Dad had just passed who was Power of attorney my Mom wasn't able to make a decision to appoint a new one it was a night mare to say the least. So I won't ever be put in that position again. Larry made the experience pleasurable and he was very thorough not only did I leave with a piece of mind I left feeling educated and understanding the process where last time I did this all though I knew I needed it I did not have that peace of mind and after sitting down with Larry and going through the process with him, I also knew my last Trust and Will was not even close to complete. If you are looking to get your affairs in order I highly recommend Larry at Ajalat & Ajalat. This is a process you definitely want the best. God Bless.
- ProbateWe have extensive experience in probate law and will apply our knowledge to your case. Not only can we guide you through the probate process and handle all litigation matters, we can also advise you on whether or not probate is necessary and can help you with alternative courses of action. It is our goal to help you resolve your situation in a favorable way, while providing unmatched service and support during this difficult time.
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