Burt Levitch brings a wealth of intellectual and practical experience to every situation he encounters.  With a particular focus on high net worth individuals, Burt also represents institutional fiduciaries and charitable organizations. His practice includes the inevitable overlap with real estate and family law matters. And with his strong interest in contemporary art, Burt counts among his clients many noted artists, collectors, gallerists and museum professionals.

Having focused almost exclusively on estate planning and estate and trust administration for over 30 years, Burt has developed and refined the skills to deal efficiently and effectively with the most challenging of circumstances. With a background in economics, and early training in tax and corporate law as well as trusts and estates, Burt appreciates the wide range of client financial situations and fully understands the ramifications of proposed courses of action.

As a trusted advisor, Burt relates well to clients of every generation. Whether helping them document the eventual disposition of their assets in the estate planning context, or assisting with the implementation of the plan following a death, his empathic approach helps people through some of the most sensitive times of their lives.

Memberships and Honors

• Selected to Southern California Super Lawyers every year since 2006
• Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
• CHLA Board of Directors, 2018-present
• Audit Committee of the CHLA Board of Directors, 2018-present
• CHLA Foundation Board of Trustees, 2018-present
• CHLA Board of Trustees, 2015-2017
• The Billy and Audrey L. Wilder Foundation
• President, 2013-present
• Board of Directors, 1996-present