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About Hart Kienle Pentecost

Hart Kienle Pentecost’s skilled attorneys consistently deliver wide-ranging legal services to trustees, beneficiaries, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and proprietors of all sizes throughout California.

Our firm specializes in the areas of Trust and Estate disputes and litigation. Proper estate planning can help minimize the risk of probate and estate litigation and an experienced and skilled attorney can make all the difference in reaching a favorable resolution. If you are a trustee, beneficiary, or heir, Hart Kienle Pentecost can help enforce your rights and resolve any trust and estate disputes that arise. We have extensive experience handling trust litigation matters in California courts.

 

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Estate Litigation
Posted by anonymous
February 03, 2022
Hired Law Firm

Andrew is hands down the best and I Will recommend him and his team to anyone. I was looking for help during a very trying time in my life and this firm was recommended to me. From the very beginning Andrew answered every question I had and there were a lot of questions. But he was very patient and understanding with everything and also the time difference. During the past couple years if I needed something he was always available to help quickly and with a high level of professionalism. I can’t say it enough I highly recommend Andrew and this firm he helped me so much with my case and kept me updated through the entire process until everything was taken care of. I felt at ease throughout the whole experience. You want to be confident in who is representing you and that they have your best interest at heart and I felt that way the whole time. If you’re looking for a trustworthy lawyer who will get the job done Andrew is the best.

 
Estate Litigation
Posted by Lisa
March 30, 2022
Hired Law Firm

My case was handled professionally and I feel I had "the better lawyer" - Andrew's guidance and knowledge of the law was comforting. Not cheap to litigate, but you get what you pay for!

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Carolyn
August 06, 2024
Hired Attorney Andrew Kienle

It has been years since Andrew took our case against family members that tried to fire my husband from the family real estate business and holdings. Since 2014, we have been eternally grateful to Andrew for the Professional but sympathetic way he handled the tense family situation. Andrew managed to calm the vehement bitterness and rage of my brother-in-law, who we later discovered had been embezzling from the company. We have moved from CA and sold the CA business that we ultimately won in court. This case was fought in two states for 3 years and we firmly believe without Andrew, who had the moral strength to firmly shut down hostile verbal attacks and bring the settlement talks back to a legal discussion we may have crumbled! Thank you Andrew! We own the company now and are doing well.

 
Estate Litigation
Posted by Sherri
September 30, 2021
Hired Attorney Andrew Kienle

Thank you to this professional lawyer who provided the knowledge and compassion in dealing with my case. All areas of communications, were seamless and responsive. I was able to reach our lawyer via phone, text and email, who answered all my questions and provide sound advice. The knowledge, integrity and responsiveness provided the confidence I had in working with our lawyer and a successful outcome.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 09, 2019
Hired Attorney Andrew Kienle

I was referred to Mr. Kienle in a trust matter after being turned down by another firm because they didn’t think I had a strong case. Once Andrew was on board, it was “game on”. He instilled confidence and calm reserve while I was an emotional mess. We were able to mediate a fair aggrement and I am very satisfied with my outcome. My settlement was quite significant and he basically “blew away” opposing counsel, hands down. Thank you so much, a weight has been lifted!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 15, 2018
Hired Attorney Andrew Kienle

Andrew Kienle is a bright, detail oriented individual who dis[plays exceptional knowledge and analytical skills. He returns my phone calls and/or emails on a timely basis. We completed one case and I am currently working on several other cases with him and trust his judgement.. Andrew has good communication skills - speaking, writing and listening. We work well as a team and I recommend him without qualification

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
March 10, 2018
Hired Attorney Andrew Kienle

Andrew Kienle provided our firm exemplary legal guidance, well planned strategy, and remarkable professional ability. He was firm but always fair and reasonable with defendants and opposing counsel. He represented us twice in litigation, resulting in two wins. I give Andrew Kienle, the highest personal and professional rating, and suggest you use his services when you need the best.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 07, 2018
Hired Attorney Andrew Kienle
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
March 05, 2018
Hired Attorney Andrew Kienle

Andrew Kienle is an excellent attorney. He is very logical and well organized, and knows how to make a persuasive argument.

Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
March 05, 2018
Hired Attorney Andrew Kienle

Andrew's knowledge of the law and his professional manner are excellent. His experience in litigation and courtroom procedures exemplify his experience and are a real asset when dealing with the law. Above everything is a level of integrity he possesses that is rare in todays world.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Trust Termination
    • Estate Fraud
  • Other 26
    • Trust Fraud
    • Trust Theft
    • Trust Mismanagement
    • Trust Provisions
    • Estate Mismanagement
    • Estate Modification
    • Breach of Estate
    • Estate Provisions
    • Estate Contest
    • Beneficiary Dispute
    • Trust Beneficiary
    • Estate Beneficiary
    • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
    • Removal of Trustee
    • Trust Administration Dispute
    • Beneficiaries and determining to whom property shall pass
    • Compelling a trustee to report information and account to beneficiaries
    • Court instructions
    • Granting powers to the trustee
    • The internal affairs of trusts
    • Misappropriation of trust assets
    • Modification or termination of trusts
    • Redress for breach of trust and fiduciary duty
    • Trust accountings
    • The validity of trust provisions
    • Litigation involving estate settlement

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4 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 900Santa Ana, CA 92707U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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