Barilari & Williams, LLP - Long Beach, CA
Barilari & Williams, LLP is an estate planning and probate law practice on West Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, California. Led by attorneys Anthony S. Barilari and LeRoy A. Williams, the firm provides custom living trusts, wills, probate administration, and asset protection across Southern California.
Strategic Estate Planning and California Probate Solutions
Proper estate planning is about preserving family harmony, protecting wealth, and ensuring your wishes are honored without unnecessary court intervention. Barilari & Williams, LLP delivers client-focused estate planning, trust administration, and probate representation for individuals and families in Long Beach, Pasadena, and throughout Southern California. Founded by partners Anthony S. Barilari and LeRoy A. Williams, the firm creates customized estate plans tailored to each client family dynamics and financial goals. Whether you need to hire an estate planning attorney to build a protective living trust or require an experienced probate lawyer to administer an estate through California probate court, Barilari & Williams, LLP provides thoughtful, dependable counsel.
Revocable Living Trusts and Asset Protection
In California, avoiding the delays and statutory fees of probate court is often a top priority. A properly funded revocable living trust allows your assets to transfer to designated beneficiaries smoothly and privately upon death. The attorneys craft tailored trust agreements, including:
- Revocable living trusts customized for homeowners, business founders, and growing families.
- Special needs trusts designed to preserve government benefit eligibility for disabled beneficiaries.
- Irrevocable trusts focused on asset protection, tax minimization, and charitable giving.
- Comprehensive trust funding assistance, ensuring deeds, accounts, and assets are properly transferred.
Comprehensive California Probate and Estate Administration
When a loved one passes away without a trust, their estate generally must proceed through formal California probate court. The probate process can be overwhelming for grieving families, involving statutory notices, creditor claims, and court accounting. Barilari & Williams, LLP guides executors and personal representatives through every step of probate administration, handling petitions, letters of administration, inventory appraisals, and final distributions efficiently.
Last Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills
A complete estate plan addresses lifetime incapacity as well as post-mortem distribution. The firm prepares coordinated estate planning packages that protect clients throughout their lives, including:
- Last will and testaments and pour-over wills that name guardians for minor children.
- Durable powers of attorney for financial management, designating trusted agents to handle banking, tax filings, and business affairs.
- Advance healthcare directives and living wills, ensuring your medical treatment preferences are respected.
- HIPAA authorizations allowing designated individuals access to critical health records in emergencies.
Trust and Probate Litigation and Dispute Negotiation
Family disputes over inheritance, trustee mismanagement, or contested wills require skilled courtroom representation. The attorneys represent beneficiaries, trustees, and heirs in contentious probate and trust litigation, including breach of fiduciary duty claims, undue influence challenges, trust accounting disputes, and conservatorship proceedings, seeking swift resolution through negotiation or trial.
Experienced Partnership of Anthony Barilari and LeRoy Williams
Partners Anthony S. Tony Barilari and LeRoy A. Williams combine decades of legal experience. Tony Barilari earned his degree from UC Berkeley with high honors and his Juris Doctor from UC Hastings College of the Law, focusing on estate planning and probate since 2015. LeRoy Williams, a graduate of Morehouse College and Howard University School of Law, brings deep background in business law to complex probate and estate administration matters.
Fixed-Price Estate Plans and Free Initial Consultations
Barilari & Williams, LLP offers fixed-price estate planning packages that include document drafting, notary services, and deed recording fees, giving clients complete financial clarity. When you need to consult a probate attorney in Long Beach or want to protect your family future with a comprehensive estate plan, Barilari & Williams, LLP offers free initial consultations to help you take the first step with confidence.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling Downtown Long Beach core of Long Beach, California, only blocks away from the waterfront and the civic center.
Building Location
This is a 24-story Class B Gold LEED-certified office tower built in 1991, known as Landmark Square (often referred to as the Wells Fargo Building), located at 111 W Ocean Blvd. The tower is situated near fine dining spots like L'Opera Ristorante and Ruth's Chris Steak House.
Parking Details
On-site parking is available in the building's massive covered parking structure containing over 1,500 spaces, with daily and monthly parking fees applying.
Public Transit
Served by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority A Line (Downtown LA); nearest stop is at Downtown Long Beach.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the impressive granite lobby of Landmark Square at 111 W Ocean Blvd, proceed to the elevator bank, and take the elevator to the 4th floor. The offices are located in Suite 471.