Like many residents of Woodland Hills, you work hard throughout your life with the intention that your family will enjoy the fruits of your labors even after you are gone. When many come to see us here at The for assistance with estate...
Estate Planning
Wills and trusts: Which is right for you?
An estate plan is essential for every individual, regardless of his or her income or financial standing. If you have not taken this important step, you are risking the appropriate administration of your estate, and your loved ones may not receive their intended share...
Late singer’s manager sued for violating non-disclosure agreement
One of the main reasons why residents of Woodland Hills are encouraged to see to their estate planning before it is too late is because if they want to keep their families’ secrets private, proper planning allows them to do so. Avoiding probate may also mean...
Dying without an estate plan could affect surviving family
When thinking about your eventual demise, you may wonder how your family will handle your death and the multitude of questions needing decisions in the aftermath. These decisions could prove difficult for surviving loved ones as they may second-guess whether you would...
Estate dispute delays cremation of San Francisco woman’s body
The topic of estate planning may often be avoided by Woodland Hills residents due to the fact that it forces them to truly consider the subject of their own deaths. Plus, some may think that they do not possess enough personal assets to make creating estate planning...
Estate planning to avoid paying taxes
When we ask many of the Woodland Hills clients who come to us here at The what the primary purpose of estate planning is, a common response may be to avoid losing any of estate’s value. For most, that means simply avoiding probate....
Finding the funds to pay for senior care
Today's seniors are living longer, more active lives, often well into their 80s and even 90s. But the problem is that, for many, their savings haven't kept pace with their longevity. Senior citizens dread becoming a burden to their family members and also being shut...
Mistakes to avoid when planning your estate
While the recent media attention has focused on the estates of the most-wealthy CEOs and celebrities, in reality, estate planning is for almost everyone. For people who have a house, a car, or even simply a bank account, an estate plan is essential to the financial...
When is the right time for estate planning?
Estate planning isn't something that most people think about very often. In fact, most people don't even realize they have an estate. They tend to think of an estate as a fortune substantial enough to qualify for a federal inheritance tax. As of 2016, that amount is...
Estate planning is for everyone
Nowadays, most people associate estate planning with only the rich and wealthy. However, estate planning can benefit many families, no matter their income level. Furthermore, the earlier you have made these important plans the better, because it will allow you the...