CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED IN ESTATE PLANNING,
TRUSTS, AND PROBATE LAW
We provide expert estate planning, probate, and estate litigation services to protect your legacy and secure your family’s future. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a dispute, our attorneys ensure your assets are safeguarded, taxes are minimized, and your wishes are honored.
Trust and Estate Administration
Whether it’s managing a trust or handling the probate process, we’re committed to making sure everything is done right and your loved one’s wishes are honored.
Personalized Estate Plans
Our team of attorneys have the experience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to creating personalized and comprehensive Estate Plans.
Trust and Estate Litigation
We understand that family matters can be sensitive, so we approach every case with empathy and professionalism to help you navigate legal complexities, and achieve a fair resolution.
Sheila-Marie Finkelstein, Esq

Sheila-Marie Finkelstein is Shareholder in the Irvine office of Klinedinst PC and a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Law. A Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney, she focuses on helping individuals and families create comprehensive estate plans, bringing a strong commitment to education and service shaped by her work with veterans. She is also a frequent speaker and published author who advocates for the importance of proper planning for every adult Californian.
Austin Evans

Austin J. Evans is a Senior Counsel in the San Diego office of Klinedinst PC, where he advises businesses on corporate governance, compliance, estate planning, and dispute resolution. Serving as trusted outside general counsel to small and mid-sized companies, he delivers practical, results-driven legal solutions across both transactional and litigation matters. He is also active in the community, chairing the City of San Diego Small Business Advisory Board and contributing to several local legal organizations.
Contact Us Today to Learn More About How We Can Provide the Best Care for You or Your Loved Ones
We are committed to estate planning and probate in order to help you prepare for the future. We provide each of our clients with a comprehensive, personalized estate plan that will help them rest assured knowing that their assets will be handled properly.
Services
Will and Trust Contests
Trustee Removal
Trust Administration
Probate Administration
Estate-related Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
Professional Liability
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