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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“I Enjoyed Everyone Else’s Christmas” A personal story from attorney Philip Kavesh on growing up in small town America in the 1950's and 1960's

Date: 10/26/2021 Category: General
A Truly American Thanksgiving Feast! One of a series of stories growing up in the 1960's in small town America. Philip Kavesh, Vineland New Jersey

Date: 10/21/2021 Category: General
Blind Trusts in California Blind trusts can be incredibly useful tools for people who desire privacy or who need to reconcile possible conflicts of interest. Learn more here.

Date: 10/19/2021 Category: Estate Planning
Happy 40th Birthday, KMO! The Estate Planning Law Firm of Kavesh, Minor & Otis celebrates 40 years of service in the South Bay, Torrance, and Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

Date: 09/27/2021 Category: General
Making Your Own Estate Planning Checklist If you haven’t talked to a lawyer about your estate plan, you can still get started by making a checklist. Learn steps to take to begin protecting your assets.

Date: 09/18/2021 Category: Estate Planning
October 18-24, 2021 National Estate Planning Awareness Week In 2008, Congress recognized the importance of estate planning and designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

Date: 09/17/2021 Category: Estate Planning | General
Having a Conversation About Long-Term Care With Your Aging Parents Talking to your parents about long-term care can be difficult, but there are some ways to help make the conversation easier. Learn more here.

Date: 08/27/2021 Category: Estate Planning
You’re Never Too Old and It’s Never Too Late Torrance Living Trust Lawyers. Estate Planning Law Firm. Over 40 years servicing the South Bay. Kavesh, Minor & Otis.

Date: 08/26/2021 Category: Estate Planning
My “Summer School” Education Not all of your legacies can be passed down through an estate plan. Here's Philip Kavesh sharing his personal story about learning some of life's lessons.

Date: 07/28/2021 Category: General
Protecting Your Stepchildren’s Legacy in California California’s courts won’t afford most stepchildren an inheritance unless you take specific action to ensure they receive what’s rightfully theirs. Learn more.

Date: 07/07/2021 Category: Estate Planning
Britney’s Song Can Teach Us a Lesson The very public Britney Spears conservatorship dilemma is playing out for the world to see. This is why proper estate planning is so critical.

Date: 06/30/2021 Category: Estate Planning
What to Consider If You’re Receiving a California Inheritance Sometimes receiving an inheritance can be more difficult than expected, which is why it is important to plan for potential challenges and tax implications.

Date: 06/07/2021 Category: Trust & Estate Administration

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