Kent L. Kristof has dedicated his practice to probate court matters and conservatorships for more than 18 years. His primary focus is on litigated cases, where he has demonstrated proficiency and knowledge.
Now rated consistently named as a Super Lawyer, Kent L. Kristof was recognized in the Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers for six consecutive years, an honor bestowed upon only 2.5% of attorneys. He routinely serves as a member of the Court Appointed Counsel Panel (formerly the Probate Volunteer Panel). Dr. Kristof has repeatedly been called to act as an expert witness regarding complex trust and estate litigation.
Partner Kent L. Kristof has a deep background in law and aging. He served as the American Bar Association's Young Lawyer Division's Liaison to the Commission on Law And Aging, where he was involved in the development of the Uniform Elder Abuse Act. Additionally, Dr. Kristof is highly experienced in trusts and estates and has conducted training sessions for other lawyers in this area.
Dr. Kristof completed his bachelor’s degree in History, with a minor in Spanish, with honors at California State Polytechnic University. He possesses a Master of Arts degree with a focus on legal history, as well as an LLM (Master of Law) in Estate Planning And Elder Law. Dr. Kent L. Kristof earned his Doctorate in Juridical Science (JSD), his dissertation quantified the impact of probate law and the Probate Court on the economy of Los Angeles County.
