Primary practice
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning services designed to protect your assets and set out your wishes clearly.
- Living trusts
- Wills and pour-over wills
- Powers of attorney
- Healthcare directives
Estate Planning · Civil Litigation
Counsel You Can Rely On. Planning You Can Understand.
Thoughtful legal guidance for your family, your business, and what comes next.
- CaliforniaAdmitted to practise
- UCLASchool of LawGraduate
- Manhattan BeachOffice1600 Rosecrans Avenue
When each part of your plan speaks
An estate plan is a set of instructions written now and read later. This is which part is read when.
Most of the plan is built and funded now, while nothing is urgent.
- Living trustEstablishes how your assets should be managed and distributed.
- Trust fundingMoving assets into the trust so the plan actually works when it is needed.
- Deed for an in-state propertyIncluded for one qualifying property.
Incapacity can happen at any age, through illness or injury. These documents speak in your place.
- Powers of attorneyDesignate someone you trust to make important decisions if you are unable to do so.
- Healthcare directivesPut your healthcare wishes in writing and establish who can help decide on your behalf.
What your family reads when you are no longer there to explain it.
- Pour-over willCovers anything not transferred into the trust during your lifetime.
- Distribution planningClear instructions for how and when assets should be distributed.
- Trustee guidanceSupport for the trustee when the trust needs to be administered.
Beneficiary protection, special needs trusts, spendthrift trusts and pet trusts are added where a family needs them.
What the firm handles
Estate planning is the centre of the practice. The litigation work is what keeps those plans from coming apart later.
Also available
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in a wide range of civil disputes with a focus on preparation, strategy, and efficient resolution.
- Civil disputes
- Real estate and property matters
- Partition actions
- Judgment enforcement
Why work with Ellison Legacy Law
Getting your affairs in order is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family.
- 01
People-first approach
Your goals, family dynamics, and concerns guide every recommendation. We listen first and then plan.
- 02
Clarity over complexity
Estate planning does not have to feel overwhelming. We explain your options in plain language so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
- 03
A clear process, flexible execution
Life changes and your estate plan should evolve with it. We focus on building plans that are effective today and adaptable for the future.
Three steps, and it is off your list.
Estate planning is easiest to put off. The path below is deliberately short.
- Step 1
Pick a time
Schedule a consultation at a time that works for you. Contact us by phone or email to arrange your appointment.
- Step 2
Talk it through
We listen first. You tell us about your family, your property, and what you are worried about, and we explain your options in plain language.
- Step 3
Get it done
We draft a plan tailored to your goals, walk you through signing, and help fund your trust so the plan works when it is needed.
Book a consultation
Prefer to speak with someone first? Call or email the firm and we will confirm a consultation time with you.
The attorney you would work with
Alexandria A. EllisonEstate Planning Attorney
Attorney Alexandria A. Ellison is a California-licensed estate planning attorney and graduate of UCLA School of Law. She focuses her practice on high-level, comprehensive estate planning for individuals and families, to protect assets, preserve generational wealth, and set out each client’s wishes with clarity.
Getting your affairs in order is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family.
- California-licensed attorney
- Graduate, UCLA School of Law
- Former extern, U.S. District Court, E.D. Michigan
Start with one conversation.
Tell us about your family and what you are worried about, and we will tell you plainly what your plan needs.
Consultations are arranged by phone or email. Call the office and someone will confirm a time with you directly.