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Kavesh, Minor & Otis — Trusted Estate Administration & Estate Planning Attorneys In Torrance Serving the Greater South Bay
My husband and I had a very positive experience with Peter Keon 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., Redondo Beach
Peter Keon of Kavesh, Minor & Otis provided excellent consultation for preparation in determining if Edward Jones Trust Company would act as a Successor Trustee. We highly recommend his Trust services.
James & Camille, Hermosa Beach
Jane was easy to talk to. She listened to what we wanted done and had everything prepared at
the next meeting.
Bee D., Rancho Palos Verdes
Always get great service and advice from KMO. Been a client for 40+ years.
Thom W., Torrance
Last week we completed with the law firm of Kavesh, Minor & Otis, the updating of our Trust. The specifics were handled by Peter Keon, who was very professional, competent and helpful. He went through in detail our 2+ inches thick, very useful, and complete Trust manual. We strongly recommend Kavesh Law Firm if you are interested in a reliable implementation of your trust.
Maud & Tonis T., Manhattan Beach
When You Want the Best for Your Loved Ones, Choose Us.
- 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.