Max M. Alavi

Max M. Alavi, principal attorney of Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, APC( OC Trusts Lawyer), is widely recognized for his commanding presence in trust and probate litigation. With over 30 years of legal experience and bar admissions in California (2010) and Texas (1992), Mr. Alavi is the attorney clients turn to when the stakes are in the tens or hundreds of millions—and the opposition is determined to fight. His courtroom track record includes victories in some of California’s most complex and high-value estate disputes, combining deep knowledge of probate law with the strategic skill of a seasoned litigator. Core Practice Focus: Trust & Probate Litigation Will & trust contests Breach of fiduciary duty claims Beneficiary disputes Elder financial abuse cases Complex, high-value estate litigation, including estates exceeding $100 million Emergency petitions, injunctions, and accountings Trust & Probate Administration Guiding trustees and executors through compliance, accountings, and dispute avoidance Navigating probate efficiently and minimizing exposure to liability Estate Planning Notable Case Results 1. $100 Million Estate Trial Victory – Los Angeles County Defeated challenges to a trust in a contested trust trial, preserving the client’s full inheritance. 2. Full Recovery in Embezzlement Case – Orange County Recovered all estate assets after the administrator embezzled funds and fled; secured an arrest warrant. 3. $30 Million Trustee Misconduct Win – San Francisco County Forced an eight-year-delayed distribution, securing full payment for heirs. 4. Pretermitted Spouse Claim Defeated – Riverside County Settled for pennies on the dollar by showing fraudulent intent and abuse of the decedent. 5. Summary Judgment Trust & Quiet Title Victory – Orange County Achieved a decisive summary judgment in a disputed trust case, securing clear title to the family home for the rightful heir without the need for trial. 6. Family Home Restored to Beneficiary – Orange