Law Office of Anthony D Zinnanti

The Law Office of Anthony D Zinnanti is a Woodland Hills-based firm serving clients across the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. Anthony Zinnanti combines a background in tax law and estate planning, which makes his practice an unusual resource for property owners who need help with trusts, probate, or business succession alongside their tax matters. His practice is small enough that clients work directly with him rather than being handed off to junior staff. With a perfect 5.0 client rating, the office has earned a reputation for thoroughness and personal attention. It's a particularly good fit for property owners with more complex situations, whether that means a property held in a trust, a recent inheritance, or an assessment dispute tied to a larger estate matter. Zinnanti's dual expertise means he can see the full picture rather than just one piece of it.

The firm handles property tax appeals for both residential and commercial properties in Los Angeles County, with particular depth in cases that intersect with estate planning or trust administration. When a property changes hands through inheritance or a trust transfer, assessment questions often arise at the same time as probate matters. Having one attorney who understands both sides is a practical advantage. On the tax side, the firm handles appeal filings with the Assessment Appeals Board, Proposition 13 base year value disputes, supplemental assessment reviews after ownership changes, and Proposition 8 decline-in-value claims. They also advise clients on how to structure property ownership to minimize future reassessment exposure under current California law. The estate planning side covers will drafting, revocable and irrevocable trusts, power of attorney documents, and probate court representation. For clients with real estate holdings, the firm can coordinate property tax planning within the broader trust structure, which is a service most standalone tax consultants simply can't provide.

The process typically starts with a consultation to understand the full picture of your property and any related estate or trust matters. For property tax appeals, Zinnanti reviews the current assessment, gathers comparable market data, and determines whether the filing threshold justifies moving forward. If proceeding, the firm files the appeal with the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board within the applicable deadline. The case is then prepared with supporting valuation evidence, appraisal reports if needed, and documentation specific to the ownership structure. For properties held in trusts or transferred through estates, the firm ensures the appeal record reflects the correct legal ownership. Zinnanti handles hearings directly rather than delegating them to staff. Clients who want to understand the process are encouraged to attend. For matters involving both a tax appeal and estate administration, he coordinates the two workstreams so that nothing falls through the gaps between them.

The Law Office of Anthony D Zinnanti serves clients throughout the western San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles County. Primary service areas include Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Tarzana, Encino, West Hills, Chatsworth, Canoga Park, Agoura Hills, and Thousand Oaks. The firm also handles cases in other parts of Los Angeles County, particularly for existing estate planning clients with properties in other neighborhoods. Call the office to confirm availability for your specific location and situation.