Larry Bovshow
Larry Bovshow
Broker | Co-Founder
DRE# 00768672
(800) 579-4380

With 35 years full-time experience as a Southern California Realtor, Larry Bovshow has witnessed several market cycles. His vision has always been to help sellers maximize their family’s hard earned equity. Larry’s proven track record has resulted in over 1000 successfully closed escrows and an average market time of just 31 days.

For over 50 years, Larry has lived happily in the Woodland Hills area with his wife and four children. His free time is spent traveling, exploring the outdoors, and on the golf greens.

Paul A. Hargraves
Paul A. Hargraves
Co-Founder | Owner
DRE# 01122415
(800) 579-4380

Since getting his real estate license in 1990, Paul has been a Realtor in Southern California with a highly successful track record. As a proud recipient of the Re/Max Lifetime Achievement Award, Paul has successfully closed escrow on every home using Trust Property USA’s “Fix and Sell” strategy.

Paul and his wife Kim have been together for over 30 years and have two incredible daughters, Emily and Camille. Best friends since kindergarten and business partners, Paul and Larry live next door to each other on the same street they grew up on. As an avid fan of camping, reading and American history, Paul has visited over 20 states.

Maya Bovshow
Maya Bovshow
Chief Executive Officer | Broker Associate
DRE# 01949617
(310) 362-3920

Maya, a broker and real estate entrepreneur, leads the expansion and operations behind Trust Properties USA. With a proven track record and a passion for helping families through the challenges of selling probate and trust properties, Maya has developed systems to address their unique needs and has launched new offices throughout California and Florida.

A UCLA alum, Maya has over 10 years of experience in operations and business development, spanning across high-tech startups, marketing teams, and commercial and residential real estate brokerages. Having been involved in several hundred transactions through her father Larry’s mentorship, Maya is committed to innovating and creating a nationwide solution for helping families unlock the equity their loved ones worked a lifetime for.

Beyond her role at Trust Properties USA, Maya invests in and operates Airbnbs, sharing her love for travel and hospitality through her spaces. She has backpacked through more than 30 countries and has a passion for interior design and exploring new places, cultures, and, of course, food.

Evan Kidwell
VP of Sales
(619) 300-9406

As a father of four and a seasoned business leader with over a decade of sales and operations experience in the real estate, mortgage, and legal industries, I have mastered managing chaos, blending leadership and mentorship with kindness and support. My journey has taught me that achieving ambitious goals and nurturing a positive environment are not mutually exclusive. I have successfully led diverse strategic initiatives, significantly enhanced efficiency, built high-performing sales teams from the ground up, and driven substantial revenue and profit growth in highly regulated industries. I am passionate about crafting and executing growth strategies and showing that empathy and strong growth results can coexist, reshaping conventional approaches to team management.

Jason Salata
Jason Salata
Orange County Managing Director
DRE# 1415125
949.423.6280

After ten years as a successful independent Realtor, Salata joined Trust Properties USA in 2013, opening their Newport Beach office, expanding to Orange County and Northern San Diego County. Jason is a member of the Orange County Bar Trust & Estates Section and The Professional Fiduciary Association of California.

Since opening our Orange County office, Jason has quickly built a reputation as the #1 Probate and Trust specialist in the region. He and his wife Maura recently have two boys, Sammy and Franco.

Valerie Medina
Valerie Medina
San Diego Broker Associate
DRE# 01781311
(61­9) 450-2973

Valerie Medina is a Realtor and Broker Associate specializing in Trust and Probate Real Estate. She has 15 years of experience in Real Estate Marketing and Sales. She started her career working with banks and selling foreclosed properties throughout San Diego County, and now uses her knowledge to help Administrators and Trustees avoid Foreclosure, and sell the family home, so the estate keeps all the equity, and not the buyer. Valerie’s passion and heartfelt drive are to serve her clients’ best interests and help them negotiate the best possible outcomes. Valerie loves Southern California and is a fan of the arts and theater culture in downtown San Diego. She loves the beach, race walking, and cycling.

Veronica Foster
Veronica Foster
Inland Empire | Riverside Realtor Associate
DRE# 02009279
(95­1) 373-6335

Veronica grew up in the Inland Empire, and began her career in banking. She brings 10+ years of sales and real estate experience and is recognized for providing excellent customer service.
Since joining Trust Properties USA in 2020, Veronica and her sister Elizabeth have built a successful reputation as the most trusted probate and trust specialists in the region. Helping hundreds of families maximize the equity in their family homes. Veronica’s heartfelt drive and passion are to serve her client’s best interest and help them navigate the best possible outcome. She truly loves her community and is a member of the Riverside County Bar Association and several estate planning organizations. In her free time, she enjoys travel, and spending time with her family.

Elizabeth Miffleton
Inland Empire | San Bernardino Realtor Associate
DRE# 01973075
(951) 202-0167

Elizabeth’s passion for customer service and commitment to excellence have driven her remarkable career journey. After rising to the rank of Senior VP at Bank of America and earning a top-3 national ranking for her dedication to exceptional customer experience, she shifted gears to pursue her calling of assisting immigrants through the complex legal process of becoming lawful residents and citizens. Recognizing the additional needs of her clients, Elizabeth expanded her services to include real estate, growing her business to over $10 million in annual sales. Today, she puts her vast expertise to work on the Trust Properties USA team together with her sister Veronica Foster, guiding families through the probate and trust process to help them maximize the equity in their family homes. When she’s not empowering her clients, Elizabeth enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her loved ones.

Rhonica Petty
Rhonica Petty
Realtor Associate
DRE# 02043321
(310) 367-9611

Rhonica is a long-term resident of Southern California, with experience in buying and selling properties throughout Los Angeles, with a focus on the South Bay. Originally from Eugene, Oregon, she studied English literature and journalism at the University of Oregon. Prior to real estate, she worked in advertising, public relations, pharmaceutical sales, and hospitality, all of which further honed her ability to communicate with poise and clarity and gave her the tools to make sure her clients have a great experience buying or selling with her. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, hiking, running, and spending time with her family, which includes her son and their 3 pets. She is also an avid fan of live music and a seasoned yogi with more than 20 years of experience.

Holly St Germain Trust Properties USA
Holly St Germain
Ventura and Santa Barbara County Realtor Associate
DRE# 02217148
(805) 667-7021

Holly has 20+ years of experience in real estate finance and sales.  Prior to joining Trust Properties USA, she held various support and leadership roles in the mortgage industry.  She brings her wealth of knowledge relating to Real Estate transactions to the Trust Properties USA team. She has a genuine, nurturing spirit which cultivates strong, trusting relationships. Holly’s client- centric approach creates a “Raving Fan” experience and a client for life. Her business and life philosophy is to strive for excellence in everything she does and make every day an amazing day not only for herself but for those around her.

Lisa Gordon Probate and Trust Realtor Trust Properties USA Bay Area
Lisa Gordon
Greater Bay Area Realtor Associate
DRE# 01310039
(415) 580-2019

Lisa was born in San Francisco and considers herself a Northern California native, growing up and living in San Francisco, the Peninsula, and eventually settling in the East Bay. Lisa began her career with a Litigation Support Company. She brings 25-plus years of litigation support/sales experience and is recognized for providing excellent customer service in the legal community. She has a nurturing spirit by nature and genuinely enjoys cultivating long-lasting relationships. Lisa is devoted to listening to her clients’ needs, committed to working hard and following through on her commitments. Lisa’s focus is Probate and Trust Real Estate and has been licensed since 2001. Having gone through the probate process with her mother’s estate, she can truly empathize with the challenges families face. This is what led her to want to help others going through this process. Her litigation support background combined with her Real Estate license, aligned her as a perfect match with Trust Properties USA. Her free time is spent gathering with family and friends, cooking, long walks, and traveling.

James Gordon Probate and Trust Realtor Trust Properties USA Bay Area
James Gordon
Greater Bay Area Broker Associate
DRE# 01179996
(415) 580-2019

James has 10+ years of experience in real estate finance and investing. Prior to joining Trust Properties USA, he successfully financed the acquisition and renovation of over 100 properties.Earlier in his career, James was the Director of Economic Development at Career Resource Development Center where he managed the small business incubator and taught an entrepreneurship course.James has a degree in Economics from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. He is looking forward to partnering with his wife Lisa to forge this new chapter in their careers.

Clarence Chavis
Clarence Chavis
Greater Sacramento Area Realtor Associate
DRE# 02043532
(916) 347-0726

As a Bay Area native and current resident, Clarence has extensive experience within the markets of Northern California. Prior to joining Trust Properties USA, Clarence managed a real estate brokerage and worked closely with licensed contractors as a property investor for clients. Clarence has also worked for several years within the telecommunications industry and as an Urban Planner. Clarence brings his personal experience as an investor working with contractors and his land use planning background to serve his clients’ best interests and help them negotiate the best possible outcomes. Clarence received a Bachelors Degree in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning at Morgan State University. Traveling the world with his wife is one of his greatest passions.

Michelle Eldridge
Realtor Associate
DRE #01147340
(408) 425-8185

Michelle Eldridge is a seasoned real estate professional with over three decades of experience helping individuals and families in the South Bay Market. Born and raised in San Jose, Michelle’s deep connection to the region provides her with a unique insight into the local lifestyle and neighborhoods. After spending 18 years in Modesto, she returned to San Jose in 2014, where she now combines her passion for the community with her expertise in real estate.

Michelle’s career in real estate began in 1991, and she’s since built a reputation for her dedication to clients and her deep knowledge of the Bay Area. In 2014, she made the transition to full-time real estate agent. Known for her strong moral compass, Michelle works tirelessly to ensure her clients make well-informed decisions, particularly when it comes to sensitive transactions like probate estates and trust properties. She excels at guiding families through the often-challenging process, offering the empathy and understanding necessary to ease the burden of a difficult transition. She has a proven track record of unlocking equity and ensuring families move forward with confidence.

Michelle is a mother of two, a Foothill college graduate, an avid supporter of the San Jose Sharks and she enjoys exploring the Bay Area’s natural beauty through its walking and biking paths. Michelle is also an active volunteer soccer coach and cheers for her local sports teams whenever she can.

Frances Bertot
Broward and Palm Beach County Broker Associate
#BK680665
(954) 614-8588

As a second-generation Real Estate Professional with over 20 years of experience, France Bertot’s strong business ethics, negotiation and leadership skills have produced unparalleled success as a broker in the South Florida Real Estate Industry. Having been through the probate process herself after her mother’s passing, she is passionate about providing families with the tools, expertise and compassion to guide them through one of the most difficult times in their lives.Frances is a Cuban American born in New York and raised in South Florida which she calls home with her husband of 35 years and their three children. In her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking her favorite dishes, fine dining and overall making lifetime memories that will forever fill her and her family’s hearts.

Chris Wartko, J.D.
Realtor Associate
#SL3558474
913.748.7034

Chris is a seasoned real estate professional with a strong background in sales, marketing, and property repositioning. With a J.D. from Emory Law and a B.A. from UCLA, he combines legal insight with hands-on experience to help clients navigate complex transactions and maximize their property’s value. Having worked across five major U.S. markets and directly on projects in 38 states, he brings a national perspective while specializing in the dynamic South Florida market.
An expert in renovating and repositioning properties for optimal returns, Chris has a keen eye for identifying opportunities and crafting strategies that enhance a property’s marketability. Whether assisting homeowners looking to sell or advising investors on value-add opportunities, he leverages data-driven insights and deep market knowledge to deliver results. His comprehensive approach ensures clients receive the guidance and expertise needed to make confident, informed decisions in today’s competitive real estate landscape.

Oren Kozikaro
Oren Kozikaro
Director of Operations
DRE# 02163000
(310) 362-1722

With over 15 years of experience working with clients and in real estate, Oren Kozikaro brings Trust Properties USA’s core values: Integrity, Tenacity, Positivity and Empathy to every project. She has been trained directly by Trust Properties USA’s co-Founder Larry Bovshow and has overseen the successful close of more than 300 escrows with Trust Properties USA.Oren has lived in California since 1996 and has spent most of those years in the San Fernando Valley. Continuing the tradition from Paul and Larry, Oren and Maya have been family friends since elementary school. Outside of Trust Properties USA she can be found spending time with her friends & family or at a K-Pop concert.

Michael Bovshow
Director of Partnerships | San Fernando Valley Realtor Associate
DRE #02245283
(310) 304-6099

As the Head of Partnerships at Trust Properties USA, Michael brings a unique blend of expertise from his background in wine, service, and relationship building into the world of real estate. His years in hospitality taught him the importance of truly listening to people and embracing the philosophy that "one size fits one." Every situation and family is unique, and each client deserves tailored service and solutions that fit them perfectly.

Before transitioning full-time into real estate, Michael spent over a decade immersed in the fast-paced hospitality industry, honing his skills as a sommelier and leading restaurant teams and operations. These experiences instilled in him a strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service—qualities that align perfectly with the personalized approach required in probate and trust work.

Beyond work, Michael is passionate about creating community, whether it’s on the basketball court, at the piano, or through meaningful professional collaborations. His goal is simple: to approach life and work with kindness, positivity, and a dedication to excellence.

Anthony Booker
Operations Manager
(818) 599-5634
Luisa Falcão
Head of Marketing
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