Issues Involving Significant Estates & Assets

Certified Family Law Specialist* Serving the Men and Women of Los Angeles County for More Than 30 Years


Typically, having a significant estate or assets equates with more complexities in a divorce or family law matter. Individuals with significant estates or assets are more likely concerned with issues such as tax consequences and possibly premarital agreements, as well as the division of property during a divorce. Because the stakes are high, it is important to seek experienced counsel in these matters.

In Pasadena and the Los Angeles County area, one of the premier family law firms is the Law Offices of Lee W. Salisbury, APC, which has an unparalleled reputation for providing men and women with experienced representation and individualized attention.

We feature divorce attorney and family law specialist Lee Salisbury, a lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience handling complex family law matters and a certified family law specialist since 1984. He understands the unique issues faced by holders of significant estates or assets, and he can provide you with the guidance and understanding you need to make informed decisions.

For additional information about our qualifications and the quality of our service, visit our Benefits of Retaining Family Law Specialist Lee Salisbury page.

To discuss your complex prenuptial or division of property issue with skilled attorney and certified family law specialist Lee Salisbury, call us at (626) 449-4812.

Experienced Pasadena Divorce and Prenuptial Attorney


Men and women with significant estates or assets may require assistance or advice regarding some of the following matters:

  • Premarital agreements: As an experienced family law attorney, Lee Salisbury can assist with drafting a premarital agreement (prenuptial agreement) or post-marital agreement (postnuptial agreement), as well as represent individuals in a divorce or other family law matter involving a nuptial agreement. In addition, many individuals seek out Mr. Salisbury to discuss or review premarital agreements.
  • Tax consequences: Individuals who are contemplating divorce or going through a divorce, especially individuals with significant estates or assets, should factor in the tax consequences of any property division or support obligations. Lee Salisbury is a certified family law specialist who has been advising clients in divorce and family law matters for more than 30 years.
  • Transmutation issues: Transmutation issues are issues regarding whether community property (marital property) has changed or transmuted to separate property during the course of a marriage, or visa versa, whether separate property has become community property during the course of a marriage. These issues can be even more complex when dealing with an individual with significant assets, including business holdings, real estate and collectibles. Some common ways in which an asset or holding can transmute include trusts, written agreements and deeds. We have extensive experience with issues involving the transmutation of assets.
  • California property division: In cases of divorce, family law specialist and divorce lawyer Lee Salisbury has extensive experience advising clients on how to maximize income from assets before and after a divorce. He takes the time to analyze each asset and determine the benefit to each party. That allows you to make an informed decision regarding structuring or addressing a settlement for the division of property. Factors considered include the value of the asset, the potential tax consequences of each asset, child support and spousal support obligations, and other factors that might affect a decision to keep or release an asset.

Contact Pasadena Divorce and Family Law Specialist Lee Salisbury


To schedule a confidential consultation with Pasadena divorce attorney and certified family law specialist Lee W. Salisbury to discuss the effect of a divorce on your estate or to draft or review a premarital agreement, call (626) 449-4812. If you prefer, you can also fill out our intake form and we will contact you.

We understand the stakes, and we zealously protect your interests.

*Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization

Located in Pasadena, California, the Law Offices of Lee W. Salisbury, APC represents men and women throughout the Los Angeles County area in family law and divorce matters, including clients throughout the communities in and around Pasadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Glendale and La Canada.