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Contact
Email
Phone
(833) 712-2009
Address
401 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90401, US
Professional
About
Megan E. Waugh is the founder and principal attorney at Waugh Law, located in Santa Monica, CA, where she focuses on probate, trust, estates, conservatorship, and elder law. Known for her diligent and reliable approach, Megan has earned a reputation among clients as a caring advocate who provides exceptional representation. Specializing exclusively in trust and estates, Megan has been recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star in Estate and Trust Litigation from 2016 to 2020. Her accolades also include being named one of Southern California’s Top Young Lawyers by Los Angeles Magazine in 2020 and 2019, and a Top Southern California Up-And-Coming Lawyer in 2018. Megan's impressive legal acumen has led to multi-million-dollar settlements for her clients, including a notable representation of a private professional fiduciary in a landmark Los Angeles County probate auction sale valued at $16.2 million. Since 2017, she has also served as Court-Appointed Counsel for the Los Angeles Superior Court, advocating for individuals facing conservatorship, often assisting elderly clients dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Megan holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned her Juris Doctorate cum laude from Pepperdine School of Law. During her time at Pepperdine, she contributed as an editor for the Journal of National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary and published an insightful article discussing the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Douglas v. Independent Living Center. Outside of her legal practice, Megan is a dedicated yoga practitioner, using her experience to help clients navigate the emotional challenges that arise during legal proceedings. As an active officer of the Santa Monica Bar Association, she co-created the “Yoga for the Legal Mind” event, promoting wellness within the legal community. Through these initiatives, Megan integrates her commitment to holistic health with her professional endeavors, fostering resilience and balance among her peers.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2013 Pepperdine Univ SOL JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude 2009 Univ of Illinois BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2019 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2019 Southern California's Top Young Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine 2019 Southern California's Top Young Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine 2018 Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Publications
2012 NAT’L ASS’N ADMIN. L. JUDICIARY A Broke(n) System: Comment on the Supreme Court’s Decision to Rule on the Equal Access Provision in Douglas v. Independent Living Center, and its Potential Impact on the Affordable Care Act
Associations
2017 - Present Santa Monica Bar Association Board Member
Speaking
2015 Living Trust Seminar Estate Planning
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Updated: Jun 09, 2026