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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The Problem With 11th-Hour Wills
While California law has no provisions against deathbed wills, any last-minute interpretations could be contested in court. Our California attorneys explain.

Date: 10/19/2022 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Probate and the Internal Revenue Service’s Art Advisory Panel
The Art Advisory Panel for the IRS helps the federal government cross-check the claimed value of potentially valuable artwork. Our CA lawyers explain.

Date: 10/19/2022 Category: Estate Planning | Probate
How a Medi-Cal Asset Protection Trust Can Help You and Your Loved Ones
Medi-Cal Asset Protection Trust Attorney Torrance

Date: 10/17/2022 Category: Estate Planning
Financial Considerations for Family Home Caregivers in California
While home care may seem an effective alternative to assisted living facilities, the costs of care can quickly accumulate. Our CA attorneys explain.

Date: 10/09/2022 Category: Estate Planning
What to Consider Before Giving an Early Inheritance
An early inheritance could help a young entrepreneur; however, it’s important to consider your future and your own retirement. Our CA attorneys explain.

Date: 09/27/2022 Category: Estate Planning
The Retirement Risks of a Late-Life Divorce
Older Californians have more to lose in a divorce since even the slightest mistake could cost them a comfortable retirement. Our CA attorneys explain.

Date: 09/27/2022 Category: Estate Planning
The Law Firm's History & Milestones
Law Firm of Kavesh, Minor & Otis - Firm History and Milestones

Date: 09/22/2022 Category: General
Celebrity Estate Planning Horror Stories

Date: 09/16/2022 Category: Estate Planning | Trust & Estate Administration | Probate
Another Celebrity Horror Story in the Making: Lessons from Anne Heche’s Estate
Anne Heche Estate Planning

Date: 09/16/2022 Category: Estate Planning | Trust & Estate Administration | Probate
2022 National Estate Planning Awareness Week
2022 National Estate Planning Awareness Week - October 17-23

Date: 09/16/2022 Category: Estate Planning | Trust & Estate Administration | Probate
My Personal Experience With an Aging Parent and Alzheimer’s
Torrance Probate Lawyer

Date: 08/29/2022 Category: General
How to Revoke or Alter an Irrevocable Trust in California
While irrevocable trusts are not designed to be changed, California law does allow amendments under certain circumstances. Our attorneys explain.

Date: 08/24/2022 Category: Estate Planning

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