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If you need to speak with an experienced estate planning lawyer, please contact us online or call us directly at 800.756.5596 to first register for one of our free, informative seminars. Your attendance will qualify you for a special discount for our estate planning services should you decide to make a free appointment at the conclusion of the seminar and choose to proceed with us. We proudly serve clients throughout California with offices in Torrance, Newport Beach, Orange, Woodland Hills and Pasadena.
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Using Your iPhone to Write a WillAlthough an iPhone could be used to draft a will, California law does not accept iPhone wills as a legal document. Our CA attorney explains.
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Selecting the Right Executor for Your California EstateSince CA probate is a time-sensitive and deadline-driven process, choosing an estate executor should never be a last-minute decision. Our CA attorney explains.
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The Pros and Cons of Taking Out a Reverse MortgageReverse mortgages can provide senior citizens and retirees with a fresh line of credit, but that benefit can come at a steep cost. Our CA attorney explains.
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Why You Still Need an Estate Plan, Even if You Don’t Have HeirsCalifornians without close family may not believe they need an estate plan, but a plan may be the only way to prevent the state from seizing their assets.
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Finding a Home Caregiver You Can TrustWhile home care is a cost-effective alternative to assisted living facilities, choosing the right caregiver can be a difficult task. Our CA attorney explains.
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Why Last-Minute Will Changes Can Spark SuspicionEven when a deathbed will is valid under California state law, any inconsistency—no matter how minor—may expose the estate to a contest. Read blog for more!
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Is "Aging in Place" Right for Me?Most older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as they age rather than move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Our attorney explain.
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California’s Long Life Expectancy Can Jeopardize Timing of InheritancesWith Americans living longer than ever before, traditional will-based estate plans can leave heirs empty-handed well into retirement. Our CA attorney explains.
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Using a 529 Plan to Reduce California Tax ObligationsA 529 plan provides an opportunity to save money for a loved one’s education while reducing an estate’s tax burden. Our CA attorney explains.
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Living Trust Mills Exploit Seniors by Selling Other Financial ServicesCA living trust mill scams often target senior citizens, using estate planning as an excuse to sell expensive insurance policies and bad investment strategies.
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Retirement Myths That Could Imperil Your EstateRetirement often costs more than most Americans expect, forcing them to siphon off estate assets to pay their basic costs of living. Our CA attorney explains.
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Another Estate Planning Celebrity Horror Story: Lisa Marie Presley (and Her Father, Elvis Presley)Learn how estate planning mistakes led to legal battles in Lisa Marie & Elvis Presley's estates—and how proper planning can protect your family's future.
