Christopher D. Carico

As a partner with the Carico Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP law firm in El Segundo, California, attorney Christopher D. Carico brings more than 33 years of experience to help a diverse range of clients in the South Bay area and throughout Los Angeles County with their legal needs involving the following practice areas:

·                 Trust and estates litigation and dispute resolution

·                 Estate planning

·                 Trust and probate administration

·                 Conservatorships and guardianships

·                 Financial elder abuse litigation

Certified as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Carico handles all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration. Through his practice, he provides advanced estate planning solutions, and represents both beneficiaries and fiduciaries in resolving estate-related contests and disputes. He devises effective estate planning solutions that hold up under the scrutiny of legal challenges.

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Occidental College, Mr. Carico obtained his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 1987 and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. The State Bar of California admitted him to practice in 1988. 

Sought for his unmatched knowledge in estate law, Mr. Carico routinely offers his opinions and recommendations before the probate court on a variety of legal actions related to trust reformation, fiduciary matters and other related issues. He also volunteers his services for various court-sponsored mediation programs to help parties resolve their issues in the most effective ways possible.

In recognition of his service and his dedication to his practice, Mr. Carico has received many honors and awards throughout his career, including an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell. He is also listed by The Best Lawyers in America in Trusts and Estates continuously since 2009.

A talented speaker, Mr. Carico has presented on a range of estate planning topics at several conferences and seminars across California. Furthermore, he has written valuable articles for many journals.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.