Kavesh, Minor & Otis — Trusted Estate Administration & Trust Attorneys In Torrance and Serving the Greater South Bay
Are you a successor trustee? We help you administer a trust smoothly without stress, surprise & fights.
If you need to speak with an experienced California trust and estate administration lawyer, please contact us online or call us directly at 800.756.5596 to discuss scheduling a free appointment. Please note that our firm can only meet with the Successor Trustee or Executor of a decedent’s CA trust or will. Additionally, we do not contest or litigate any trusts or wills. Our trust and administration law firm proudly serves clients throughout California from our main office in Torrance, as well as those in Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Rancho Palos Verdes and the Greater South Bay area.
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Your Trustee Passed Away – Now What?When a trustee passes away or is incapacitated, a successor trustee steps in. Discover the essential duties, responsibilities & guidance for successor trustees.
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Supposed Billionaire Dies Penniless: Irony or Foul Play?Probate records reveal that he died without a will and left an estate valued at 'nil' in England and Wales. It is not known ... Estate Planning
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Suspected Misuse of Trust Lands Executor in the CourtChildren of billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife accuse the executor of misusing a $210M family trust. Learn how clear trust terms can prevent disputes.
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IRS Fouls Up, Wants More Money from Michael Jackson’s EstateDiscover why the IRS raised its tax demand on Michael Jackson's estate to $731M, highlighting key lessons on estate valuation and accurate tax reporting.
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How to Challenge a TrusteeSometimes it is necessary to remove a trustee. However, you can only challenge a trustee under certain circumstances. Learn more here.
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Deceased’s Tax Liabilities Fall on Executor or ExecutrixExecutors can be held personally liable for the deceased's tax bills. Learn how to avoid pitfalls in estate administration and properly handle tax liabilities.
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Will Litigation: When Does It End?Stephen Girard’s will, dubbed 'the most litigated in history,' continues to face legal challenges nearly 200 years later. Learn why charitable trusts...
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New Hampshire’s New Law Allows Probating a Will Before You Pass"I saw an alarming increase in the number of probate and trust litigation cases. It was just devastating families, and ... Probate
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Can You Trust Your Trustee?Choosing the right successor trustee is crucial. Learn about the risks of mismanagement and self-dealing, as seen in the JPMorgan case with Christ Church...
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Pour-Over Will Keeps Buffalo Bills Fans In The DarkRalph Wilson’s pour-over will kept Buffalo Bills fans in the dark about the team’s future. Learn how trusts can maintain privacy in estate planning.
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Estate Litigation on the Rise as Families Drift Apart?Some attorneys and judges believe that as the Baby Boom generation ages there will be an increase in the number of probate ... Probate
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Trust With Strings AttachedLearn about incentive trusts, which set conditions for distributions, and how they can motivate heirs while avoiding legal issues. Get expert estate...