Max M. Alavi

Practice areas

Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

Max M. Alavi, a California attorney with a client-centered approach, has been practicing law since 2010. Boasting over three decades of experience, he currently serves as a principal at the Max Alavi APC law firm located in Newport Beach, California, specializing in trusts and estates. His legal expertise encompasses estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate administration, primarily serving Orange County and Los Angeles County.

Mr. Alavi’s mission is to assist families and individuals in efficiently managing their assets from one generation to the next. He offers legal guidance to navigate the intricate processes of probate and testamentary guardianship, ensuring a smooth experience. His proficiency ranges from handling straightforward probate-avoidance living trusts to complex cases involving estate tax considerations, life insurance trusts, family limited partnerships, and other irrevocable trusts.

Well-versed in California’s asset transfer laws, Mr. Alavi leverages his knowledge to guide trustees and administrators in the management of trust assets and the resolution of probate-related disputes. He is committed to providing comprehensive advice to prevent delays and financial losses stemming from procedural errors.

Mr. Alavi earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political theory and classical history from the University of Houston in 1988. Returning to his alma mater, he achieved his jurisprudence doctorate in 1991. He initially obtained his law license in Texas in 1992 and later became a member of The State Bar of California in 2010.

With an “Excellent” rating on Avvo and glowing client testimonials praising his professionalism and attention to detail, Mr. Alavi’s dedication to his clients and their legal matters has earned him a respected reputation within the legal community.