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Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning and Probate

Kavesh, Minor & Otis — Trusted Estate Administration & Estate Planning Attorneys In Torrance Serving the Greater South Bay

Do I need a living trust for my estate plan? When does a property have to go through probate in California? Will I qualify for Medi-Cal if I am incapacitated? Our FAQs answer the most common questions about trusts and estate planning. Search or browse our frequent questions for more information, or contact us if you do not see your question answered here.

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  • Who can create a trust in Torrance, California?
    Category: Trust & Estate Administration
  • What happens if I don’t file probate in California?
    Category: Trust & Estate Administration
  • How do I probate a lost will in California?
    Category: Trust & Estate Administration
  • What is a Probate Code 850 Petition?
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  • What is a payable-on-death account?
    Category: Estate Planning
  • What does a California probate lawyer do?
    Category: Trust & Estate Administration
  • Can a child inherit money or property in California?
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  • Should you consider a secret trust?
    Category: Estate Planning
  • What happens if I have a child after I create a will in California?
    Category: Estate Planning
  • What is a rabbi trust?
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  • What is quasi-community property?
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  • Can I recover property held by a trustee, guardian, or another fiduciary?
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  • My husband and I had a very positive experience with Peter Leon 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.
  • My husband and I met with Peter Keon to update our living trust. We were very happy with the help and service we received. Peter is a very thorough attorney and we appreciate his help. Beatrice O.
  • It is a pleasure to work with Peter Keon. He is very thorough and personable. Veronica I.
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We have been a client of the Law Firm of Kavesh, Minor & Otis for decades. Their knowledge and skill in preparing and executing a Living Trust inspires confidence. We appreciate their regular update seminars and the offer of a free evaluation of our estate plan every 3 years. Elaine B.
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.
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.
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.
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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.

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