Estate planning attorney in Glendale
Looking for an estate planning attorney in Glendale? Carmen B. Marquez, P.C. dba CBM Estate & Trust Law helps California homeowners and families put clear plans in writing—and take the practical funding steps that make a living trust real. Glendale meetings are available by prior arrangement for select matters; call or email to confirm availability before visiting. Se habla español. This page is not legal advice; your title, accounts, family, and goals are fact-specific.
As of: September 27, 2026 (PT).
Quick answer: estate planning help at Glendale Plaza
At CBM Estate & Trust Law, estate planning is more than a stack of signed papers. At a confirmed Glendale meeting, we help you choose the right tools, put them in writing, and—when a living trust is part of the plan—move toward a funded trust so the documents match how your property is actually titled.
A typical plan for many California families includes a revocable living trust, a will or pour-over will, a durable power of attorney, and an advance health care directive—plus guidance on funding when a trust is involved. High-level overview: estate planning. Deeper comparison: Living Trust vs Will in California.
Signing builds the safe; funding puts the valuables inside. An unfunded trust is like an empty safe—or just paper. CBM helps Private Clients with funding after signing. See trust funding and how to fund a California living trust.
Soft probate framing: a properly funded revocable living trust may help keep properly funded trust assets out of probate, and those assets can often be administered without a full probate for those assets. A will alone generally does not avoid probate for assets that must pass under the will through court administration. Assets left outside the trust may still need probate or another transfer process. We explain options in plain English—no scare tactics, no guarantees. CBM does not offer probate services—we focus on planning and funding so families are less likely to need probate, and on trust administration when a successor trustee needs help.
Nearby Los Angeles County families may ask about a Glendale meeting. Availability is limited to select matters and must be arranged in advance. We do not invent a laundry list of separate city pages for nearby communities—and we do not operate a Burbank office or list a Brand Boulevard address.
This office (Glendale Plaza)
Address: Glendale Plaza — 655 N Central Ave, 17th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203
Phone: (805) 915-4793
Email: Trusts@cbm.estate
Availability: Meetings are by prior arrangement for select matters, generally on Tuesdays. This is not a walk-in location. Confirm availability before visiting; a Tuesday meeting is not guaranteed.
Or contact us to ask whether a Glendale meeting is available for your matter.
Services you can start from Glendale
At a confirmed Glendale appointment, you can discuss the firm’s core California services:
- Estate planning — living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and funding guidance.
- Trust funding — retitling and alignment after (or with) a living trust.
- Trust administration — help for successor trustees after a death or incapacity transition.
- Elder law — planning themes for aging clients and families.
- Medi-Cal planning — long-term care and Medi-Cal themes (fact-specific; no invented numbers on this page).
Free educational seminars are currently positioned in Simi Valley. See the calendar: /seminar-calendar. (We do not invent a separate Glendale seminar series on this page.)
About the firm: /about.
English and Spanish
Se habla español. Services are available in English and Spanish. Attorney Carmen B. Marquez speaks Spanish. Tell us your language preference when you book so we can plan the meeting accordingly.
MetLife Legal Plans
If your employer offers MetLife Legal Plans, you may be eligible to receive most estate planning services at no cost for yourself—and often for an eligible spouse and dependents under your plan. Coverage depends on your plan. MetLife members can upgrade to CBM’s Private Client package at a reduced rate for services beyond plan coverage. Mention MetLife when you book.
Learn more: MetLife Legal Plans estate planning.
(MetLife coverage is about estate planning services under your plan—not a promise that MetLife covers trust administration.)
Also serving from Simi Valley
Our Ventura County office is in Simi Valley:
2655 First Street, Suite 110, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Local page: Estate planning attorney in Simi Valley.
FAQs
Where is your Glendale office?
Glendale Plaza — 655 N Central Ave, 17th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203. Meetings are by prior arrangement for select matters, generally on Tuesdays. There is no walk-in service; confirm availability before visiting. Phone (805) 915-4793 · Email Trusts@cbm.estate.
Is the first meeting free?
Yes. We offer a free 60-minute consultation with no obligation. Book at /contact, call (805) 915-4793, or email Trusts@cbm.estate.
What estate planning services do you offer in Glendale?
At a confirmed Glendale appointment, you can discuss estate planning, trust funding, trust administration, elder law, and Medi-Cal planning. Availability is limited to select matters. See the service links above and the overview on estate planning. Exact documents depend on your goals and facts—we map them in your consult.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Se habla español. Mention your language preference when you book.
Is the office in Glendale Plaza?
Yes. The firm can meet at Glendale Plaza — 655 N Central Ave, 17th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203 by prior arrangement for select matters. There is no walk-in service. That is our Glendale address—not Brand Boulevard and not Burbank.
Can MetLife Legal Plans members work with CBM?
If your employer offers MetLife Legal Plans, you may be eligible to receive most estate planning services at no cost for yourself—and often for an eligible spouse and dependents under your plan. Coverage depends on your plan. MetLife members can upgrade to CBM’s Private Client package at a reduced rate for services beyond plan coverage. Mention MetLife when you book. Guide: MetLife Legal Plans estate planning.
Do you also have a Simi Valley office?
Yes. 2655 First Street, Suite 110, Simi Valley, CA 93065. See Estate planning attorney in Simi Valley. Free educational seminars are currently positioned in Simi Valley: /seminar-calendar.
Do you handle probate?
No. Carmen B. Marquez, P.C. dba CBM Estate & Trust Law does not offer probate services. Our focus is planning and funding so families are less likely to need probate—and helping successor trustees administer a trust when someone has died. If a matter requires probate court, we can discuss referral options.
How do I book a consultation?
Book a free 60-minute consultation at /contact, call (805) 915-4793, or email Trusts@cbm.estate. If you have MetLife Legal Plans, mention MetLife when you book.
Next step
Clear documents matter. Funded documents matter more. Ask whether a Glendale meeting is available for your matter—or start with a call or email—and we’ll help you build a plan you understand.
Free 60-minute consultation
/contact · (805) 915-4793 · Trusts@cbm.estate
If your employer offers MetLife Legal Plans, you may be eligible to receive most estate planning services at no cost for yourself—and often for an eligible spouse and dependents under your plan. Coverage depends on your plan. MetLife members can upgrade to CBM’s Private Client package at a reduced rate for services beyond plan coverage. Mention MetLife when you book.
Glendale Plaza: 655 N Central Ave, 17th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203 · By prior arrangement for select matters; no walk-ins Also: Simi Valley office
Se habla español. · Seminar calendar (Simi Valley): /seminar-calendar · Guides: /guides · About: /about
This page is for general educational and informational purposes about California estate planning practice as of the date above. It is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and may not reflect future law or form updates. Outcomes and MetLife coverage are fact-specific. Consult an attorney about your circumstances. Attorney advertising.