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I am a probate, trust, and estate attorney covering all of Southern California. Put simply, I help families sort everything out after the death of a loved one - whatever that entails. I am dependable, honest, compassionate, and always happy to help out in whatever way I can.
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Hired 6 times
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11 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Rosemarie L.
May 22, 2026
I am so glad my husband and I reached out to Peter to assist us with probate. Peter explained the entire process to us and during that intro call we immediately relaxed. He is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive. We could not have done this without Peter. We felt like we were in good hands during the entire process. We will continue to use Peter for estate planning and I am recommending him to my friends and family.
Taylor T.
Aug 24, 2026
Peter Vittas is one of the best attorneys I have ever had the opportunity to work with. From the beginning of my case, he demonstrated exceptional knowledge, professionalism, honesty, fairness, and integrity. I especially appreciate how efficiently and transparently he handled my case. He never tried to unnecessarily prolong the process or add unnecessary fees. He always focused on what was in my best interest and treated me with respect throughout the entire process.
I am extremely grateful for his hard work, dedication, and excellent legal representation. I highly recommend Peter Vittas to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and compassionate attorney who truly cares about his clients. You will not regret choosing him to represent you.
Marguerite P.
Jul 28, 2025
We lost our son while he was living in Playa Vista, Los Angeles. My husband & I live in Canada. Trying to grieve and deal with estate laws in a different country is a nightmare we wish on no one. We met Peter who took us on without flinching. He did all the heavy lifting (filing paperwork, representing us before the Court, etc.) to lessen our burden and allow us to return home to our other children. We found Peter to be extremely professional; he showed kindness and compassion; and he kept us inform every step of the way via phone calls and emails. We could not have gone through all this without his patience and guidance. We strongly recommend him to anyone needing counsel.
Travis G.
May 4, 2025
Peter Vittas has represented me now for nearly four years, and finally the case has reached it’s conclusion. It has been very difficult, and for far too many reasons to go into in depth. Through it all, however, Peter has acted with honor and integrity, and remained thoughtful and meticulous to detail. In the beginning, there was no way to see the litigation becoming as complex as it did for my case, but Peter remained steadfast in his ability ‘to do the right thing’, even when the situation became highly emotional and the Court itself, erratic – which is putting it as mildly as I can.
Peter came to me as a recommendation from my Trust attorney Kayvon Sarraf, with Vanguard Legal. Even after a courtesy call with Kayvon, I knew my case was going to be difficult. Keeping a cool head while enduring the sudden loss of a Partner, and father to children who have not yet reached adulthood is never, ever easy.
Foremost, I commend Mr Vittas for keeping my emotions in check throughout the process, and helping me to make rational, objective decisions. Early on, we agreed to stay as close to the facts of the case as we possibly could, and to act with honesty and transparency. This became increasingly challenging with the erratic behavior of the Orange County Court, where it seemed the only way to make any tangible progress was to file emergency petitions – which can quickly and easily become abusive and quite damaging to the overall legal process. Thus can I say it was the Courts themselves that stemmed the vast majority of our problems, with crack 24-hour rulings that really needed a full hearing or trial to be properly considered.
In addition, Mr Vittas needs additional credit for agreeing to step into and help in territories that were not in his area of expertise. While the primary matter was for a Trust and Estate, as there were minor children involved, the case inevitably dipped into family law. Mr Vittas helped represent me in a child support case as the family situation continued to evolve. Certainly, this pushed Mr Vittas outside of his comfort zone, yet he still remained helpful to me throughout this extension to the larger estate process, and of course offering valid references to other attorneys and resources that I might utilize along the way.
While the resolution to my case was disheartening, I know for certain that it had nothing to do with Mr Vittas or his firm. Mr Vittas followed procedure to the best of his ability, and acted with utmost integrity throughout, and in a system that – at least to me – felt ‘rigged’. Despite the suboptimal result, I still deeply feel that cool heads prevail, and this attribute should be nearly at the top of anyone’s consideration when hiring legal representation for themselves.
For those considering Peter Vittas and his firm, I hope this review was helpful, and that you might strongly consider retaining him.
D. P.
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Vittas helped my Husband and I do a living trust. He is very knowledgable and his fee is very fair for his services. It took me a while to get all my information and plan together. He was very patient with us and always available to answer questions by phone or email. I would definitely recommend him without hesitation to friends and family.
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Peter Vittas
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I typically bill at $300/hr. For estate planning, I typically charge a flat fee. For probate of a decedent's will or estate, the fee for an attorney is set by California law based on a percentage of the value of the estate (see Probate Code section 10810).
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Initial phone consultation and preliminary review of documents is FREE. Then I let the client know what I think needs to be done, how long that will take, and give an estimate of the cost if the client chooses to use my services.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana magna cum laude in the top 15% of my class in May 2010. I passed the California bar on my first attempt and was admitted to practice law in California in November 2010. I have been practicing here in California ever since, and a majority of my practice has focused on probate law. This includes trust and estate litigation, probate of Decedent's will or estate, trust administration, and estate planning.
