Atty. Howard Serbin
Howard Serbin is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, probate, guardianship. Howard received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Guardianship & More Attorney · Serving Irvine, CA · 52+ Years Experience
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About Howard Serbin at a Glance
Howard Serbin is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at Serbin & Carmeli Attorneys at Law. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at University of California School of Law at Los Angeles (J.D., 1974) and University of California B.A. (—). Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard Serbin
- Howard Serbin is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, probate, guardianship
- Howard received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Howard practices at Serbin & Carmeli Attorneys at Law in Irvine, CA
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Howard Serbin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Serbin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Irvine.
Trusts in Irvine
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Probate in Irvine
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Power of Attorney in Irvine
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Elder Law in Irvine
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Irvine
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Irvine Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Irvine-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Irvine Choose Howard Serbin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard Serbin's practice in the field of trusts, probate, poa, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard Serbin brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and poa, Howard Serbin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Irvine
A Irvine-based practice means Howard Serbin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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