College Students Consider a New Class: Estate Planning 101

This fall, many parents across Los Angeles helped their kids pack up and head off to college. Many proud moms and dads helped their children pick out dorm room essentials, pack their suitcases and find their way to their new home. Starting college can be a very emotional experience for both parents and kids, as … Read more

Copper Heiress’ Will Challenged in Court

The process of distributing a person’s money, property, investments and other assets after he or she has passed away can become very contentious for family members and loved ones. People who avoid making a specific and executable estate plan often make matters worse. This can be especially true when the assets that a person has … Read more

Bypass Trusts Can Create Tax Challenges for Children, Spouses

People generally have good intentions when they develop their estate plans. They want their loved ones to be cared for and their wishes carried out in the simplest way possible without unnecessarily burdening others. However, there are some obstacles that come up which can be difficult to anticipate. For example, many people may have heard … Read more

The Challenges of Receiving an Inheritance

We often discuss how difficult it can be for people in Los Angeles to develop an estate plan that distributes assets and money to spouses, children and others. There are many factors to consider and these decisions end up affecting loved ones long after the distributions have been made. It is important to think a … Read more