Kristof & Kristof, Attorneys at Law

Estate Planning | Serving Pasadena, CA
In Pasadena, California area, Kristof & Kristof, Attorneys at Law can help clients with their Estate Planning needs.
Offering a Personalized Approach
At our Pasadena, California, law firm Kristof & Kristof, we take a personalized approach to navigating elder law issues. Every situation is unique and demands the focused attention of one of our skilled attorneys. Our knowledgeable team has experience handling cases that involve estate, trust and tax planning; will contests; protection from elder abuse; guardianships and conservatorships; probate and trust administration; fiduciary accountings; and court appointments.
Knowing how complicated many of these issues can be, our attorneys start with a willingness to explain the options available. Without proper planning, many elder law matters can become unmanageable. We collaborate with those we represent to understand their goals and expectations. Whether we are walking a grieving family through the probate process or drawing up documents for end-of-life matters, our law firm provides thorough and compassionate representation.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Litigation & Appeals
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Trusts
Call today at 626-535-9445 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Kent L. Kristof
Bar Admissions:
- Los Angeles County Court Appointed Counsel Panel (formerly Probate Volunteer Panel) A select group of counsel appointed by the Court to protect subject individuals, 2010
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Los Angeles Attorney Client Mediation and Arbitration Service Arbitrator (resolves disputes between other attorneys and clients), 2012
- The American Bar Association's Young Lawyer's Division's liaison to the ABA's Commission On Law And Aging., 2014
- California State Bar Conference of Delegates - Delegate from Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2009
- American Association for Justice, 2003
- California
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates, Litigation
- Member, State Bar of California
Educational Background:
- Candidate for Doctorate of Juridical Science, Loyola Law School. In pursuit of this degree I am conducting original research focusing on the role of the Los Angeles County Probate Court in the county's economy, as well as the financial impact and causes of delays in administration., 2016
- Western New England University, School of Law, LL.M. in Estate Planning and Elder Law, 2015
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, B.A. in History, Minor: Spanish, 1999
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, M.A. in History, 2002
Honors and Awards:
- Best Attorney/Law Firm, Pasadena Weekly, 2011
- Selected to the elite list of peer-nominated, peer-chosen attorneys in the Los Angeles area., Top Lawyer, Pasadena Magazine, 2020
- Membership, Phi Alpha Theta, Golden Key International Honour Society
- National Honor Society, Member, Officer Positions, Phi Alpha Theta, 1997
- National Honor Society, Member, Golden Honor Society, 1998