Our Estate Planning Blog

We regularly update our blog to offer crucial information on living trusts, guardianship of minor children, Medi-Cal planning, asset protection, and other California estate planning matters. Learn more about the planning process from our experienced attorneys.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Devastating, Yet Avoidable Probate Process Tips for avoiding a California Probate. Probate Attorneys in Torrance.
Why Unmarried California Couples Need an Estate Plan California law favors spouses and close relatives when it comes to inheritance, which means unmarried couples must be proactive in estate planning.
Preparing for the Unexpected Having the right estate planning documents in place is crucial, but even more so if you're away from home and may need to be unexpectedly rushed to the hospital
Why You Need to Review Your Estate Plan Even if you have a will or trust, tax laws can change or you may decide to move to another state. Learn more here about why you need to review your estate plan.
Understanding Charitable Trusts in California Creating a charitable trust is a great way to help others after you’re gone, while helping loved ones and yourself while you’re alive.

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