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Stefanie Marie Herrington is a dedicated attorney based in Montecito, California, specializing in a diverse range of practice areas including Business Litigation, Environmental Litigation, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, and Real Estate Transactions. With over a decade of experience, Stefanie is particularly passionate about guiding clients through the intricacies of estate planning, trust administration, and probate processes, helping them create tailored plans that align with their family's goals. She is adept at providing support during difficult times, offering compassionate counsel to clients navigating the loss of a loved one. In addition to her legal practice, Stefanie is a licensed broker, representing both buyers and sellers in real estate transactions, which enhances her expertise in the complexities of property law. Her commitment to community service is evident in her active involvement with various organizations. As a long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Sunset, she currently serves as president and is a board member of the club's charitable foundation. Her dedication to empowering young women is highlighted through her volunteer work with Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, where she has served on the board of trustees and founded their largest annual fundraiser. Stefanie's leadership extends to her role as vice chair of the Santa Barbara County Commission for Women, appointed in February 2021. A proud Oregon native, she earned her B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, where she distinguished herself as editor-in-chief of the Oregon Law Review. Stefanie's clerkships with esteemed law firms and judges have further honed her skills, making her a trusted legal resource in Montecito and beyond.
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.