Elizabeth G. Acevedo

Elizabeth (Beth) Acevedo applies a broad background in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and income, gift, estate and property tax matters to develop sophisticated, multi-generational estate plans for high net worth individuals and families, and to advise fiduciaries and beneficiaries in complex estate and trust administration matters.

Education

• LL.M. (Executive), New York University, 2017
• J.D., State University of New York School of Law, Buffalo, 2009
  • cum laude
• M.A., CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2006
• B.A., Binghamton University, 2005
  • summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of California, 2016
• New York State Bar, 2010

Professional Associations & Memberships

• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Beverly Hills Bar Association
  • Trusts and Estates
• USC Trusts and Estates Conference
  • Planning Committee

Speaking & Teaching

• “Navigating Probate Settlements: Insights From A Litigator, Planner, and the Bench,” USC Trusts and Estates Conference, November 2024
• “The Probate Process and Overview,” National Business Institute Seminar: California Probate and Trust Administration, December 2023
• “Types of Trusts and How They’re Taxed Under the New Tax Laws,” National Business Institute Seminar: Trusts and Taxes in California from A to Z, August 2023
• “Planned Giving: The Art of Marrying Your Charitable and Tax Planning Goals”, Natural History Museum, June 2023
• “Administering a Probate: What to do After Your Petition is Approved,” Beverly Hills Bar Association, June 2022
• Estate Planning, UCLA Extension, 2020 – Present
• “What Every Attorney Should Know Before Drafting a California Estate Plan,” California Lawyers Association (CLA) Virtual Annual Meeting, Spetember 2021
• “Better Late Than Never? The Looming Implications of Late Allocations to Sub-Trusts,” 2020 USC Trusts and Estates Conference, November 2020
• “Living Versus Testamentary Trusts,” National Business Institute Seminar: Trusts, The Ultimate Guide, 2019
• “Marital/Disclaimer Trusts Post-ATRA,” National Business Institute Seminar: Trusts, The Ultimate Guide, 2019
• “Trusts,” CEB Basics Conference: Estate Planning, September 2018

Media & Publications

• “University of Southern California Gould School of Law Seventieth Institute on Federal Taxation-Major Tax Planning 2018,” Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., November 2018
• “Trusts,” CEB Basics Conference: Estate Planning, September 2018
• “Basquiat Sale Spurs Another Contentious Family Lawsuit,” Wealth Management, June 20, 2018
• “Battle Over Muddy Waters’ Estate Rage on 35 Years After His Death,” Wealth Management, May 2, 2018
• “How to Fix an Estate Plan Gone Bad,” 2017 USC Tax Institute, January 2017

Honors & Awards

• “Up-and-Coming – Private Wealth,” Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2025
• “Best Lawyers in America®,” Best Lawyers, 2026
• “Southern California Super Lawyers,” Super Lawyers®, 2024 – present
• “Thriving in Their 40s,” Los Angeles Business Journal, 2025
• “Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch®,” Best Lawyers, 2022 – 2025
• “Women In The Law: Ones to Watch®,” Best Lawyers, 2022 – 2025
• “Women of Influence: Attorneys,” Los Angeles Business Journal, 2023
• “Southern California Rising Stars,” Super Lawyers®, 2020 – 2023
• “Top 50 Up-And-Coming Women Attorneys,” Los Angeles Magazine, 2023
• “Top 100 Up-And-Coming Attorneys,” Los Angeles Magazine, 2023
• “Top Southern California Attorneys,” Los Angeles Magazine, 2023
• “Top Attorneys In America Recognized For Excellence,” 2023