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Kavesh, Minor & Otis — Trusted Estate Planning Attorneys In Torrance Serving the Greater South Bay

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October 2025
In our October newsletter Trust Administration lawyer Phil Kavesh recalls when Halloween was serious business, why you should review your estate plan and more.

Category: Newsletters
How To Choose A Torrance And Surrounding South Bay Cities Living Trust Administration Attorney
This handy checklist provided by Torrance living trust administration lawyer Phil Kavesh can help you understand how to choose the right lawyer for your needs.

Category: Trust & Estate Administration | General
September 2025 Newsletter
In our September newsletter Torrance Trust & Administration lawyer Phil Kavesh explains what you need to know when choosing a professional trustee and more.

Category: Newsletters
What Happens When a Trustee Becomes Incapacitated? California Trust Lawyers Explain Next Steps
Learn what happens when a trustee becomes incapacitated, how a successor trustee takes over, and the legal steps required under California law.

Category: Trust & Estate Administration
August 2025 Newsletter
In our August 2025 newsletter Torrance Estate Planning Lawyer Phil Kavesh discusses how to avoid common mistakes when choosing a successor trustee and more.

Category: Newsletters
July 2025 Newsletter
In this issue of our newsletter California Estate Planning Lawyer Phil Kavesh discusses summertime as a child, famous estate disputes and how to avoid scams.

Category: Newsletters
Contesting a Will in California Probate Court: Grounds, Process, and Timelines
Learn about California will contest procedures, including grounds like undue influence and lack of capacity, from experienced probate litigation attorneys.

Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Business Operation During Trust Administration: Legal Boundaries for Los Angeles Trustees
Learn about operating businesses during trust administration in LA, including trustee limitations and legal protections from trust administration lawyers.

Category: Trust & Estate Administration
The Executor's Guide to Probate Real Estate: How to Handle Property Sales in California
California probate real estate guide: learn rules and requirements for selling property during probate, timelines, valuations, and legal considerations.

Category: Trust & Estate Administration
June 2025 Newsletter
In this issue of our newsletter California estate planning lawyer Phil Kavesh discusses Grandfather's Day, some new Celebrity Estate News and much more.

Category: Newsletters
May 2025 Newsletter
In our May 2025 newsletter we congratulate Attorney Jane Lee, how to make new friends while keeping your old friends and AARP vs. Congress. Learn more.

Category: Newsletters
Why You Need to Include All Your California Real Estate in Your Estate Plan
Learn how to include real estate in your California estate plan. Discover smart strategies for property transfer, tax savings, and protecting your loved ones.

Category: Estate Planning

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My husband and I had a very positive experience with Peter Leon of the Kavesh, Minor, & Otis Law Firm. We met with Peter to update our Family Trust and he skillfully addressed many concerns to resolve family issues. Peter is professional, devoted to his work, and always available to answer any questions. We highly recommend Peter to take care of you and your Family Trust. Helen C.
Attorney Jane Lee from Kavesh, Minor & Otis is the best trust Attorney. She helped me create my trust in I think 2018 and every three years I have been going back to their office for the review update. Attorney Jane is kind and patient. She helped me review everything and got all updates done. Everyone should go see her for all of your Attorney needs. M&M Team Reality
Attended a a free seminar several years ago and decided to use this law firm to set up our trust. Things have changed since we first did our trust and we thought we better revisit it and are glad we did. Our Attorney Peter, pointed out things we forgot about and may want to change. He answered all our questions and was knowledgeable. Definitely recommend anyone interested in creating a trust to at least attend one of their seminars. Regina H.

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My husband and I had a very positive experience with Peter Leon of the Kavesh, Minor, & Otis Law Firm. We met with Peter to update our Family Trust and he skillfully addressed many concerns to resolve family issues. Peter is professional, devoted to his work, and always available to answer any questions. We highly recommend Peter to take care of you and your Family Trust. Helen C.

Attorney Jane Lee from Kavesh, Minor & Otis is the best trust Attorney. She helped me create my trust in I think 2018 and every three years I have been going back to their office for the review update. Attorney Jane is kind and patient. She helped me review everything and got all updates done. Everyone should go see her for all of your Attorney needs. M&M Team Reality

Attended a a free seminar several years ago and decided to use this law firm to set up our trust. Things have changed since we first did our trust and we thought we better revisit it and are glad we did. Our Attorney Peter, pointed out things we forgot about and may want to change. He answered all our questions and was knowledgeable. Definitely recommend anyone interested in creating a trust to at least attend one of their seminars. Regina H.

Very impressed with the knowledge, expertise and professionalism of this firm. My husband and I just finalized our estate plan after taking a long time to get our affairs in order. Our attorney, Peter Keon was patient with us and we appreciated that so much! The office, waiting room and building is beautiful and located in an easy and convenient location nearby the 405 freeway. The staff was kind and welcoming when we walked into the office. Peter Keon is meticulous, organized and detailed oriented. He ensures that you cover all the bases without leaving any stones unturned. He guided us throughout the process and is great with explaining any confusing items on the estate plan in layman terms. We feel so relieved to have our estate plan done in the best hands in the industry! Thank you so much Vita P.

Peter was very professional and courteous . He gave us all the information that we needed and was easy to understand. Smile R.

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Experience and Expertise. Estate planning and post-death administration are all we do. Our attorneys have over 70 years of combined expertise in the field, and and all of our attorneys have passed an additional Bar examination and peer review process to become State Bar Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Two of our attorneys also have Master’s Degrees in Tax Law, giving us unique insight into how estate tax and income tax will affect your family’s inheritance.
Customization and Attention to Detail. Before we create or update your estate plan, we get to know you, your goals, and what matters to you most. We take the time to listen to your concerns and attend to each of your unique needs and desires as if they were our own. When we complete your plan, we perform a detailed quality control process to help ensure your objectives are met. We also provide you with a personalized Owner’s Manual containing all of your important documents, and and provide your successor Trustee with a Manual containing helpful, plain-English checklists and easy-to-follow procedures to follow when the time comes to act.
Lifetime Relationship. All of our estate plans include a free ongoing service package. We take phone calls any time you have questions, perform free estate planning checkups every three years, and keep you abreast of changes in the law and planning strategies with our complimentary newsletters and educational seminars. And, when the time comes, we will be there to help your trustee and loved ones.