Estate planning & probate

Planning ahead protects the people you love most.

Whether you're building an estate plan for the first time or navigating probate after losing someone, the decisions are personal and the details matter. Good planning today means fewer questions — and less conflict — for your family later.

Initial consult

Free first call

Representation

Within 24 hours

Communication

Direct access

Billing structure

Flat fees available

Billing structure

Flat fees available

How we help

Peace of mind, whichever side you're on.

Whether you're planning for the future or settling someone else's estate, the goal is the same: clarity, protection, and a process handled with the care it deserves.

For those planning ahead

You want a will, trust, or estate plan that actually reflects your wishes — and protects your family from confusion or conflict down the road.

For those managing an estate

You're navigating probate after losing someone, and you need clear guidance through a process that's unfamiliar, emotional, and time-sensitive.

Track record

Results we can talk about.

We don't win every case. But when we do, we document it carefully — so you can see exactly how we work.

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The contract clause that changed everything

Resolved a multi-million dollar trademark claim within 60 days, avoiding prolonged litigation.

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Secured full back pay and reinstatement for a wrongfully terminated employee.

Successfully argued wrongful termination, securing the client’s position and lost earnings.

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Restructured a family trust that had been incorrectly drafted.

Redesigned legacy trust structures to reduce tax exposure by 40% across three generations.

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The contract clause that changed everything

Resolved a multi-million dollar trademark claim within 60 days, avoiding prolonged litigation.

View case study

Secured full back pay and reinstatement for a wrongfully terminated employee.

Restructured a family trust that had been incorrectly drafted.

Who handles this

The team behind this service

Julian Cavell

CEO

With over 30 years in corporate litigation, Julian founded Cavell to prove strategy doesn't require big-firm overhead. He thinks several moves ahead, catching problems before they get costly. Julian leads the firm with the belief that smaller enterprises deserve the same caliber of counsel as companies twice their size.

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Common questions

Things people usually ask before they call.

Do I have a case?

Probably the most common question we get. The honest answer: it depends on the specifics, and the first call exists precisely to figure that out. We won't string you along if the answer is no.

How much does this cost?

Depends on the case, but not on guesswork. Many of our services are flat-fee, so you'll know the number before we start — not after. If we can't quote a flat fee, we'll tell you why and walk you through what to expect.

How long does this take?

Every case moves differently. What we can promise: we'll give you a realistic timeline on the first call, not an optimistic one, and we'll tell you if it changes along the way.

Can I afford to fight this?

That's usually the wrong first question. The right one is whether you have a case worth fighting — and what it actually costs to walk away instead. We'll help you think through both before you decide anything.

I'm an employer — do you only represent employees?

No. We represent both sides of employment disputes. On the first call, we'll tell you plainly where we can help and where there might be a conflict.

Common questions

Things people usually ask before they call.

Do I have a case?

Probably the most common question we get. The honest answer: it depends on the specifics, and the first call exists precisely to figure that out. We won't string you along if the answer is no.

How much does this cost?

How long does this take?

Every case moves differently. What we can promise: we'll give you a realistic timeline on the first call, not an optimistic one, and we'll tell you if it changes along the way.

Can I afford to fight this?

I'm an employer — do you only represent employees?

No. We represent both sides of employment disputes. On the first call, we'll tell you plainly where we can help and where there might be a conflict.

Common questions

Things people usually ask before they call.

Do I have a case?

Probably the most common question we get. The honest answer: it depends on the specifics, and the first call exists precisely to figure that out. We won't string you along if the answer is no.

How much does this cost?

How long does this take?

Every case moves differently. What we can promise: we'll give you a realistic timeline on the first call, not an optimistic one, and we'll tell you if it changes along the way.

Can I afford to fight this?

I'm an employer — do you only represent employees?

No. We represent both sides of employment disputes. On the first call, we'll tell you plainly where we can help and where there might be a conflict.

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