I had a very good experience working with the Probate House. My mother passed away and I had a problem with the house we owned together. We refinanced the house, and it never got put back into her trust. I started working with another law firm to resolve this and all they did was make me feel uncertain about the outcome of my case. They told me that we might need to go to Probate and how much this will cost. I then called the Probate House and talked to Joanna. Joanna started helping me right away over the phone while looking up my deed information. Joanna made me feel comfortable right away and I stopped working with the other law firm. Joanna gave my case to a very knowledgeable attorney named Lorenzo Stoler. Lorenzo flied papers with the court to hear my case. Lorenzo did such a good job in preparing the case the judge signed off on it without having to go to court in downtown LA. One less trip to downtown LA is always outstanding. In going through this very unpleasant experience with my mother's trust, it was time for me to do my Trust, so my children don't have to go through what I went through. 2nd Filing. I received a free consultation from Sibylle Grebe to see if I wanted the Probate House to do my trust. Sibylle took her time with me in going over everything, even the things you don't even think of. We met for some time, and I was not rushed. Sibylle is a down-to-earth person and takes her job personally. It felt like family. So, of course I had the Probate house do my trust. They made my trust a very easy experience. I also worked with Susan Hada on my trust. Susan called me the very next Saturday to get started. Now my trust is done, and my house deed is securely in the trust along with everything else. Now my loved ones will get my dying wishes. I cannot say enough about this probate House. read more

Sibylle, the Associates, the Staff and Nikki at The Probate House L.C. are an amazingly awesome organization that help our family navigate the complex waters of conservatorship with knowledge and compassion. They answered all our questions and were with us every step of the way from the initial paperwork to the courtroom. We can't thank Sibylle and everyone at Probate House enough for all that did helping us securing conservatorship and highly recommend The Probate House L.C. Thank you again! read more

I put off creating a Trust/Will for so long...mainly because I knew nothing about it. The only thing I did know is that for something this important you have to do it with a real person, not a website. I contacted Probate House, on their website ironically, and they were quick to get back to me and set up a free consultation. It was a great experience and I learned that not only do I need a trust but also an Advanced Health Care Directive. They got the draft to me in a couple of weeks. I was able to make adjustments through email, and once everything was set I went in again to sign everything. I paid half up front and half after I signed...less than what I was expecting too. I left with everything I need for the present and the far future. I sleep much better now, thank you Probate House. read more

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I needed a probate lawyer and it being my first time, I was apprehensive in hiring just any lawyer. I was able to hire Lorenzo and I cannot praise his professionalism enough. I was always able to reach him if I had questions and/or concerns. I know exactly what to expect and he definitely delivered. All communications was via email or phone after the initial meeting. His office being three blocks away also made dropping off payments/documents was convenient. There was also plenty of parking. Researching probate court was overwhelming and a tad nerve-racking but that all went away after acquiring Lorenzo as my lawyer. I highly recommend him to anyone and everyone! I'll be sure to refer him to my friends and family that will be on the market for a probate lawyer. read more

I highly recommend the Probate House, and had a wonderful experience with Lorenzo and Susan. I found them to be patient, caring, extremely knowledgeable and professional. They provided me with valuable insights, and patiently explained the ins and outs of the estate matters at hand. Thank you. read more

My wife and I needed to plan our estate and we had no experience in this field so we turned to the Probate House for help. Sibylle, Cindy and the rest of the staff walked us through the process and set up a trust that reflected our wishes and that take care of our three children. They handled all the paperwork efficiently and made the process very easy and streamlined. It is great to have peace of mind knowing that our affairs are in order and that our assets are protected for the future. Thank you to Sibylle, Cindy and the entire Probate House team for a great job! read more

The Probate House has been a godsend to me. I was referred by my tax person and I feel extremely fortunate to have found this firm. Settling an estate is not easy, but when you have a very professional firm like The Probate House to represent you and guide you through all facets of the process, you can be sure that you'll successfully complete the process Cost is not the most important virtue when looking for a lawyer, but it is reassuring when the bottom line doesn't disappoint. Therefore I feel comfortable in highly recommending The Probate House to anyone needing quality representation to complete the probate process from start to finish. read more

Sibylle Grebe assisted me with the trust administration for my parents' trust, and I was very pleased with the experience. She demonstrated professionalism and expertise, making a potentially stressful process easy to manage. Sibylle explained each step clearly, offered valuable insights, and ensured all documentation and legal requirements were handled smoothly. I highly recommend Sibylle Grebe to anyone seeking reliable trust administration services. read more

I highly recommend this firm to handle your estate needs. Sibylle, Lorenzo and their dedicated staff are simply as good as you'll ever find to handle these matters. They are friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, informative and have your best interest at heart. Estates and trusts can get complicated and messy. You will need proficient attorneys to navigate this process to successful completion. After talking with a few other attorneys, it was clear that The Probate House was by far the most qualified firm to hire. Give them a call today, you'll be glad you did!! read more

Today I got some very valuable advice to handle my case outside of court proceedings and for no cost. I thank Lorenzo Stoller for helping me gratis. When a firm helps like this, I am convinced they provide very good service to clients, regardless of cost or complexity. Thank you again, Lorenzo. Having dealt with probate for my brother at another firm, I can tell you I highly recommend The Probate House. They are concerned about service as much or more than profit. read more

I would look elsewhere if you need someone to handle your probate case matters with compassion and understanding. A few years back, I contacted The Probate House to see if they could help with some a la carte Guardianship services after my wife had passed away unexpectedly, leaving me as a single parent of 2 young kids. After a few email exchanges, it was clear The Probate House wasn't interested in helping me unless they received full Guardianship case representation. That's fine, no hard feelings...we're just not a good fit for each other. It was then the principal of the firm inexplicably chose to mock me in an email for asking for a la carte services (rather than full representation). This email was likely meant to be private to her staff but in hitting reply all I was cc'd on it. The exchange was wholely unprofessional and showed a total lack of compassion and empathy during a vunerable time for me; the behavior was particularly surprising because the principal later claimed in a follow-up apology she had just recently lost her own spouse. Probate matters are particularly sensitive in nature, and clients deserve to be working with genuinely supportive and understanding staff in these proceedings but I didn't receive any semblance of that here. read more

The subject of preparing a Trust was overwhelming to me. I had tried a few years ago, but I wasn't ready at the time. I also knew absolutely NOTHING. I am now 80, and it was time. I was referred to Sibylle Grebe, a founder of The Probate House. That was my lucky day! I knew from her first e-mail that I had the perfect match. Another reviewer (Pat D) described the people here at The Probate House as "Professional, Compassionate and offering Personal Attention". I agree completely. Sibylle made me feel as though I were her only client. She quickly realized I really needed her help, and she explained everything Step by Step. I walked out of my consultation feeling well-informed and "Safe". I also felt confident that I was in expert hands. Credit is also due to Susan E. Hada, the Senior Probate Paralegal. When I received my documents on the next visit, everything was organized so well, and every detail was explained to me. I will happily refer people to Sibylle Grebe and her staff at the Probate House. I am very grateful. read more

I worked with Lorenzo in this firm. I would highly recommend Lorenzo for your Estate and Trust resolutions. I wish there was a higher score to effectively rate Lorenzo's work on my behalf. He went above and beyond for me and my family. I had a very difficult and complex set of Estate and Trusts after the passing of my family. Lorenzo worked diligently and efficiently to resolve my case. I had to ultimately hire additional lawyers to help resolve the various issues that came up. Lorenzo coordinated and spearheaded my "dream team" of lawyers to resolve all of the issues. HIRE THIS LAWYER, he is the best. read more

Our experience with the Probate House was excellent. We had many changes to our previous Trust and Attorney Sibylle Grebe was so thorough and very personable. She help us resolve some difficult decisions and made this a very positive experience. Attorney Sibylle Grebe came highly recommend, she and her staff are so professional, so personable, and incredibly efficient. Great value for great legal service. Would use Probate House again 100%. read more

My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Sibylle Grebe and her team. Our Declaration of Trust, DPA, AHCD and Will documents are beautifully comprehensive, and I have full confidence that our estate and daughter will be taken care of when the time comes. We worked with Sibylle, helping our Aunt with her Estate Planning years ago and we returned to work with Sibylle for own planning documents. This means we have known her for a long time and we trust her fully! She is direct and tough minded, and we embrace her advice because she understands human nature, and our life challenges. I highly recommend Ms Grebe and The Probate House. read more

I needed estate planning last minute so I Yelped some estate planning lawyers. I don't know why I settled on The Probate House but I'm so very glad I did. Sybille and her team were friendly, professional, and thorough. They even expedited my documents upon request and provided several hard and digital copies. I would not hesitate to use this firm again or recommend them to any of my friends or colleagues. read more

I called the probate house to make an appointment for a consultation with an attorney. The receptionist was incredibly rude to the point of being combative. Terrible customer service. She acted like she herself was an attorney and demanded private details that we only wanted to discuss with an attorney. First she said there are no appointments today, then she said the attorney was on vacation and no appointments for at least a week. Every word out of her mouth was negative and RUDE. She rendered her opinion about whether we even had a right to *make an appointment* or discuss our situation with an attorney. Who cares about her opinion? She isn's an attorney and shouldn't act as such. I'm pretty sure that's illegal. I told her repeatedly we didn't want to speak with her and wanted to make an appointment with an ATTORNEY. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!! Please get better staff!!!! read more

Choosing Conover & Grebe to handle my estate planning was an easy decision. My parents had chosen them to draw up her documents, and as I was the successor trustee, she included me in discussions after my father passed away. This was when I first met with Sibylle Grebe. At that time, she made it very clear that the work she was doing was in the best interest of my mother. She was efficient and very clear in her explanations so that my mother knew exactly what she needed to do. When my mother passed away, I contacted Conover & Grebe and they assisted in getting papers filed properly and making sure that I did everything properly. Because the instructions provided to my mother allowed her to get everything in order before her passing, my job as the successor trustee was super easy...which is exactly how it should be. So, when it came time for me to get all of my affairs in order, there was no hesitation to call Sibylle. And she has not disappointed. I met with her and we discussed my situation and what I wanted. I was provided a questionnaire that thoroughly probed all of the possible things to consider. It also contained a detailed list of all of the information and documents needed. When going through estate planning, you'll want someone with a great deal of experience so that every detail is handled. And this is precisely what Conover & Grebe can do for you. I also appreciate the kindness of the staff. Every single person that I have dealt with has not only been professional in their interactions, but also personable. When you walk in the door and are greeted by a warm smiling face, it truly makes it easy to know that you are entrusting these details with a team that really cares. read more

"My friend was experiencing dementia issues, was wandering, getting lost and in need of medical attention. I was able to place her in an assisted living facility. When she needed additional care, and I wanted to move her to a better facility I found much resistance since I did not have an Advance Health Care Directive and was not her conservator. The same situation awaited me at the bank. I was unable to get access to her bank accounts to pay for her stay at the facility. I needed help. I ultimately was referred to Ms. Grebe at The Probate House. I found out that I had no other option than to file documents with the court and to ask the Court to appoint me as her conservator. I am now her conservator. It is a tedious job to get all the ducks in order. But with the help of Ms. Grebe and her experienced staff, I am now able to assist my friend with her medical issues and am able to pay her bills. I am grateful for the guidance and ongoing legal help. Finally, things are going in the right direction." read more

Sibylle Grebe helped me tremendously in getting me through an extremely stressful time in my life. Being the Trustee for my parents Trust was such a confusing time, my sister had passed and my brother was getting in the way of my carrying out what I felt were my parents wishes as expressed in their Trust. I felt as though if I had made one wrong move I would end up being sued, ordered by a court to pay a fine or compensation to my brother, and/or that my brother would end up controlling the assets from the Trust. I hate to think what would have happened should my brother have gotten his way.. Sibylle stood by me and offered me legal as well as the moral support to get me through this. Sibylle is fair and knowledgeable, and to the point prevented my situation from escalating to what was already a bad one into what could easily have turned into an even uglier one and relieved me of much of the burden that I was under. I also had my Living Trust done by Sibylle Grebe, and again, she came through for me with flying colors. From our first meeting Sibylle took her time, listened, answered any questions and/or concerns as well as voiced her own concerning the formation of my Living Trust. In its draft form Sibylle was very thorough while she patiently guided me through the Trust by explaining its implications and answered with confidence the multitude of questions that I had which left me knowing that the Trust, now in its final form, will benefit my wife as is my wish. Sibylle was incredibly responsive to my requests, took a lot of time to walk me through every bit of content in both my parents Trust as well as my own Living Trust. I am very confident in Sibyelle's ability to handle estates, and highly recommend her. To close, I'd like to say that my family has never been close, perhaps like some of you, I have known families that were very close until money came into the picture and this tore them apart. Even if you feel that this worst case scenario couldn't happen to your family please take into consideration the remote possibility that it might and even if it doesn't, ease your mind by enlisting somebody like Sibylle Grebe as your attorney. read more

Working with Ms. Grebe of The Probate House on my mother's estate was a great experience. She respected my mother's privacy by speaking to her alone about her wishes for her estate and included me only after my mother's estate plan was complete. She's extremely knowledgeable and professional and has a great personality to boot. She made this a great experience for my mom and not an overwhelming and emotionally draining thing to do for her since she doesn't like doing these types of documents. Thank you Probate House! When I'm ready for my estate planning, I will definitely choose Ms. Grebe. read more

Lorenzo Stroller, The BEST ATTORNEY You Can Hire!!!!! I am in the tail end of a probate case that involves 4 other siblings. 2 of the siblings are the Executors of the estate and have their attorney representing their own interests. My sister and I began asking questions of the Executor's attorney and as soon as we did, the attorney ignored our requests for information and treated us unprofessionally. My sister and I were in shock because we did not believe an attorney could behave so unprofessionally. We basically went into panic mode because we soon saw that our deceased mother's wishes were not being honored and this definitely was not acceptable to us! We needed to find an attorney as soon as possible and so we scoured the internet for an attorney who could help us. The day we found Lorenzo Stroller, it felt as if a heavy burden was lifted off of our shoulders. Lorenzo listened patiently and answered each question we had and if we had more questions he obliged us at each turn. Lorenzo took his time with us and made us feel like our concerns were finally being addressed and our questions answered. Lorenzo was quick to respond to each email and was available by phone or email. He was readily available and we knew we had someone listening, understanding our issues, and validating our concerns. Lorenzo truly cared about our welfare and in seeing that we were represented without breaking the bank! He was sensitive to the fees and made sure to always keep us abreast as to how each decision we made would affect our pocket book. Lorenzo is genuinely a true professional and not after how many hours he can rack up, unlike other lawyers. I can not say enough positive comments about Lorenzo, there are too many to describe here!!!! What I will say is that if you are in need of an honest, professional, caring, knowledgeable probate attorney, you have to hire Lorenzo. He will take good care of you and he will go above and beyond the call of duty! Hands down, Lorenzo is the best attorney! My sister and I were so impressed with him and will forever be grateful for all of his help. read more

There are not enough words to properly relate the superlative service provided by everyone at The Probate House. From Ms. Sibylle Grebe founder of the firm, who acceopted my case, to her partner Lorenzo Stoller who was given it, and to the staff...professionalism, compassioon, and personal attention was the norm. My sister who has dementia and I were treated with utmost dignity and respect while I sought to be her conservator. I was at a loss of how best to proceed since I live in South Carolina and had planned to care only for her while her husband was hospitalized. He passed away and my stay continued for nine months. Ms. Grebe advised and guided me through those first difficult weeks of sorting through boxes of papers to find anything of importance. Lorenzo Stoller ultimately managed my case with the same compassion and caring as Ms. Grebe. My questions were answered thoroughly, excellent recommendations for necessary referrals were made, and throughout this ordeal in fighting a competing petition for conservator, Lorenzo Stoller advised and encouraged me. I could not have won this battle without everyone at the Probate House holding my hand emotionally. Mr. Stoller obtained permission for me to take my sister to South Carolina before Christmas after my conservatorship was won; enabling us to stay until the final hearing in August when the judge determines whether or not the move will be permanent. These last two years have been the most trying in my whole life. I would not have been able to see this through without not only the expertise of everyone in The Probate House, but also their genuine concern for me and my siser. I cannot recommend The Probate House highly enough. read more

As a local Real Estate Agent, many of my clients come to me during less fortunate times looking for an Estate Attorney referral who can assist when a loved one becomes ill or has passed. I recommend no one else than the Law office of Conover & Grebe. They're affordable , efficient and Always go the extra mile to tend to their clients needs. Two of the firms top attorneys are Sibylle Grebe & Lorenzo Stoller, put your trust in them, you won't be disappointed. read more

We used Sibylle Grebe to generate an estate plan. She was willing to answer our many questions and we enjoyed spending time with her. Sibylle has seen and been through any imaginable scenario. She provided top notch guidance. Her team is very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend Sibylle and her team. read more

Sybille and the Probate house were wonderful to work with. Highly recommend them for Estate Planning. Very thorough and knowledgable.

This firm came with high recommendations, and they surpassed each one. I cannot find enough praise for their thoughtful handling of my case in trying to get a conservator set up for my former sister-in-law. It was not only their professionalism, but general kindness every step of the way. I can't think of a firm I would recommend more. read more

It is interesting that you put more time, thought and courtesy in your response to my review than my request to speak to me. And I was a paying client! You did not communicate with me but referred me to your paralegal after I waited 3 weeks for a response from you and requested you respond to my email. You did not bother to do due diligence since you never took the time to ask what I was looking for. I stand by my review that this firm is selectively dismissive to clients. I was not treated fairly or with courtesy. I also never hung up on your paralegal. Once I realized I would not receive fair and equal consideration I said thank you and said goodbye. read more

Ms. Grebe was a Godsend! We contacted her when my mother passed away. We didn't know where to begin, putting her affairs in order. There was a trust and missing paperwork... It was messy. Sibylle took our call, asked and answered all the right questions and put us on track to settle everything. It ended up that we did not need to retain her- But, if she hadn't taken the time and made the effort to help us I am sure we would have made some serious mistakes. A few take away words- Smart, Honest, Sincere, Strong Advocate! read more

I've worked with several probate/estate planning attorneys in the past, but I have never (and I mean not even remotely close) experienced such exceptional service as I did with Lorenzo Stoller. Everyone at Conover & Grebe, LLP made things easy for me. I didn't need to call/email them first as they always followed up with me in timely manner. I don't have enough words to express my genuine admiration for Lorenzo. He is hardworking, extremely professional, knowledgeable, effective person and above all he cares sincerely about the case and people involved. I highly recommend Conover & Grebe to anyone who needs help with probate/estate planning. read more