De Stefano Law Firm, LLC is a distinguished legal practice specializing in real estate, probate, and trust law, serving individuals and small businesses in New Mexico. With over four decades of legal experience, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in complex property and estate matters, offering personalized counsel rooted in a long-standing commitment to client success.
The firm is led by principal attorney Richard De Stefano, who brings forty years of seasoned practice, including extensive experience in both California and New Mexico jurisdictions. It focuses on providing comprehensive legal solutions for real estate transactions, estate planning, and civil litigation, with a particular emphasis on resolving disputes and facilitating sound financial and property decisions for its clients.
Services Offered
- Real Estate Transactions
- Real Estate Development
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Estate & Trust Administration
- Business Formation & Dissolution
- Civil Litigation
- Representation in commercial, investment, and residential real estate purchases, sales, development, financing, and leases
- Organizing condominiums
- Formation of development entities and owners’ association entities
- Consultations and document preparation for subdivisions and land use matters
- Complex civil litigation in New Mexico and Federal Courts
- Disputes arising from real estate or business transactions
- Will contests and other disputed probate or trust matters
- Mediations and arbitrations
- Living trusts, trusts for minors, insurance trusts, charitable lead and remainder trusts, annuity trusts
- Planned giving and family companies
- Asset protection
- Probate and non-probate administration
- Contested probate and guardianship/conservatorship matters
The firm primarily serves clients throughout New Mexico, with particular focus on the Taos area, and handles cases in both state and federal courts. Richard De Stefano’s background includes significant practice in Beverly Hills, California, enhancing the firm’s ability to address multi-jurisdictional and sophisticated legal needs.
