Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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CONSUMERS BEWARE: 3 Billion Social Security Numbers Hacked!
An estimated 2.9 billion individuals have had their personal information stolen and compromised, including Social Security Numbers and mailing addresses.

Date: 08/23/2024 Category: General
USA TODAY: Most Americans Don’t Understand the Time and Expense of Probate

Date: 08/22/2024 Category: Probate | Trust & Estate Administration | Estate Planning
Online Login to Social Security Now Upgraded for Added Protection for Users
The Social Security Administration has beefed up its online login security. What you need to know.

Date: 08/22/2024 Category: General
Increases In Lawsuits Brings Light to Asset Protection Concerns (Your Living Trust is NOT Enough!)
A common misconception about Living Trusts is that they provide asset protection for the Trustmaker. This is false.

Date: 07/31/2024 Category: Estate Planning
High Anxiety in Junior High
A personal story of beating some of the "worst days" and coming out on top.

Date: 07/26/2024 Category: General
Jay Leno Granted Conservatorship Over His Wife
Jay Leno, former host of The Tonight Show, filed a petition in January of this year for conservatorship over his wife, Mavis’ estate and it was recently granted

Date: 07/05/2024 Category: Estate Planning | General
Safety Tips for Seniors During Extreme Heat
Seniors in Torrance, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach.

Date: 07/05/2024 Category: General
The Adventures (or Should I Say Misadventures?) of Boating with Dad
Probate Lawyer Palos Verdes

Date: 06/26/2024 Category: General
The Best Dating Apps for Seniors
Seniors in Torrance, California | Best Dating Apps for Seniors

Date: 06/26/2024 Category: General
Father Becomes Grandfather
Attorney Phil Kavesh shares the precious changes going from father to grandfather, something many fathers go through. Estate Planning Torrance, California.

Date: 05/20/2024 Category: General
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Placed Under Conservatorship Due to Mental Decline
The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson was recently placed under a court-appointed conservatorship. Find out how this could have been completely avoided.

Date: 05/20/2024 Category: Estate Planning
Mother's Day Reflections
Mother's Day 2024 - Special Mother's Day reflections from members of the Kavesh, Minor & Otis family.

Date: 04/03/2024 Category: General

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