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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Trustee Fees in California: What Is Considered Reasonable Compensation?
Learn how trustee compensation is calculated under California law, including reasonable fee standards and when courts may intervene in disputes.

Date: 08/01/2025 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Avoid the Common Mistakes When Choosing a Successor Trustee
When most people think about a Living Trust estate plan, their focus is on distributing their hard earned assets to the right people and at the right time,

Date: 07/25/2025 Category: Estate Planning
Some Great New Apps For Older Adults
Mental health apps are becoming a more common way to support emotional well-being, especially for older adults facing issues like loneliness or chronic illness.

Date: 07/18/2025 Category: General
Probate for Blended Families: Navigating Family Dynamics During Estate Administration
Learn about blended family probate complexities in California, including stepchild inheritance rights and resolving estate disputes between families.

Date: 07/15/2025 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Be Cautious: Certain Foods Can Interfere with Your Medications
Don't Eat This if You're Taking That is a practical guide co-authored by married experts Madelyn Fernstrom, a nutrition and diet authority from NBC’s Today show, and John Fernstrom,

Date: 07/11/2025 Category: General
Famous Estate Disputes and How to Avoid Their Pitfalls
If celebrity estate disasters teach us anything, it’s this: estate planning isn’t just for the rich and famous. Whether your assets total

Date: 06/27/2025 Category: Estate Planning | Trust & Estate Administration
Recognize and Stop Financial Scams Before They Happen
The Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force provides the following list to warn and educate the public about trending elder fraud threats.

Date: 06/12/2025 Category: General
Simplified Probate Procedures for Los Angeles Primary Residences: New Guidelines
New California laws limit simplified probate to primary residences, that may increase claims and costs. Learn more from a Los Angeles probate lawyer.

Date: 06/01/2025 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Father Disputes Will of “American Pickers” Star Frank Fritz
Frank Fritz, former co-host of the reality show American Pickers, passed away in September 2024 at age 60 after years of declining health

Date: 05/19/2025 Category: General
How Pairing Older Adults With Older Pets Can Benefit Both
In recent years, a heartwarming trend has emerged across the United States: senior adults adopting senior pets.

Date: 05/16/2025 Category: General
Happy (Grand)Father’s Day!
In June of each year, we celebrate Father’s Day, a wonderful, befitting acknowledgement and thank you to our fathers.

Date: 05/16/2025 Category: General
Understanding What Happens If a Trustee Fails to Notify Beneficiaries in California
Understand a trustee's duty to notify beneficiaries in California, legal consequences for failing to do so, and how beneficiaries can protect their rights.

Date: 05/16/2025 Category: Trust & Estate Administration

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Their seminar is a great presentation that covers many of the common and not so common scenarios and protection options. I would definitely recommend it for anyone who is thinking about creating or reviewing their trust. Shaune K.

After the passing of both my parents, my father in 2018 and mother in 2020, I decided it was time for me to establish a living trust. The living trust seminar was very informative. I contacted the firm to schedule a consultation with Peter Keon. Peter was very thorough and responsive to my needs in creating a living trust. I highly recommend Kavesh, Minor & Otis to anyone who wants to create a living trust or has a living trust that may need updating. Tracy W.

My experience was great. I attended a seminar and later I met Peter Keon and he answered all my questions . I highly recommend him for a consultation and planning. Maria A.

Kavesh, Minor & Otis were referred to me by a coworker. I went to one of their workshops on living trust and estate planning, and I learned a lot. Peter Keon was incredibly knowledgeable and professional as he guided me through the process. I strongly urge others to work with the Law Office of Kavesh, Minor & Otis for their estate planning and to create a living trust. Maria C.

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