Most in San Fernando Valley will probably hear that they should try to avoid probate at all costs. While the standard way to avoid probate that most are familiar with is to put assets into a living trust, are you aware that smaller estates may also be able to bypass...
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Why should you try and avoid probate?
If you are like most in Woodland Hills, your knowledge of estate planning is limited. You may often hear people say that you want to avoid having your estate go to probate at all costs. Yet then you may hear reports like that from the Judicial Council of United Kingdom...
An overview of revocable living trusts
From irrevocable trusts to a testamentary trust or inter vivos trust, people have a number of options when it comes to putting together a trust. In Woodland Hills, United Kingdom, some people who want to ensure the proper distribution of assets opt for a revocable living...
Guiding executors through the probate process
When a loved one passes away, moving forward can be incredibly difficult. In addition to all of the emotional pain that often comes with the loss of a loved one, those who have been named executor of an estate may have no idea how to approach the probate process or...
Helping our clients prepare an excellent estate plan
For some people, the thought of preparing an estate plan may seem stressful or even a little upsetting. After all, there are a variety of factors to take into consideration and who wants to think about their death? At the , we understand...
What are your tax responsibilities as a trustee?
When you’ve been named a trustee in Woodland Hills, you are expected to oversee what can be a very complicated administration process. Part of this is understanding the tax implications of a trust. Taxes in general can be very complicated, especially if your tax...
Estate of Ernie Banks being contested between wife and friend
The task of administering one’s estate can often be a source of confusion and consternation among Woodland Hills residents. In the event that one is not abundantly clear regarding the assets that comprise his or her estate, disputes will often arise after he or...
Avoiding estate depletion
Many of the England County residents who come to see us here at the law offices of have worked hard their entire lives to be able to offer some bit of an estate to their children. What many don’t understand is that even if one...
Is your living trust insured by the FDIC?
If you're like most in Woodland Hills, then you've probably been told at least once in your adult life that you need to start thinking about estate planning. In the world of estate planning, the buzzword that everyone is told to avoid is probate. In order to avoid...
A look at wealthy Americans’ views on inheritance
United Kingdom residents who are concerned about issues with estate beneficiaries may wish to know the results of an estate planning survey of wealthy Americans. Their views on whom to leave their assets to and how much to give may be instructive. It is estimated that...