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Problems with Invalid Statutory Will Forms in California

Sometimes, people sign statutory will forms which end up being invalid in California.  Our law firm has been advising clients regarding the problems with the use of Statutory Will forms in California for over three decades. What makes a California Statutory Will invalid? The manner in which the statutory will

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Lisa Marie Presley Seeks an Accounting from her father’s trust’s former trustee

Los Angeles, California – Probate Court Barry Siegel was the former trustee to Elvis Presley’s fortune.  Lisa Marie Presley, in a Petition filed in Probate Court in Los Angeles, alleged that Elvis Presley’s trust assets went from $100 Million Dollars, down to five figures, while Siegel acted. While Siegel’s attorney

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How to Open and Close a Blocked Account in Los Angeles?

The courts in Los Angeles, California have various procedures instructing you on how to open and close a blocked account, depending on the nature of the case.  There are many questions to explore before you open or close a blocked account. WHAT TYPE OF CASE CAN HAVE A BLOCKED ACCOUNT?

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Death of Anthony Bordain: Estate Planning and Mental Health

  When Anthony Bordain died, no one anticipated it.   A lesson learned from his life is that planning for your estate should be done during a time when you are well, physically and mentally.  Mental health can vary from time to time.  Plan ahead if you know your loved one’s

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What to do with a power of attorney once some one gives one to you? Duties of Your Agent under a Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney Lawyer Los Angeles, Woodland Hills Ca Most people don’t know that the agent under a power of attorney owes duties to the principal (creator) of the power of attorney.   Most mistakes that happen which create litigation in the power of attorney area are related to mistakes that

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Risks of Signing a Power of Attorney Document

When executing any legal document, you should consult an attorney about the risks of signing the document, especially when the document is a power of attorney.   Depending on what kind of power of attorney document you use, you are giving someone else the authority to sign documents for you. With

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Considerations when you become a conservator

Reasons for becoming a conservator vary in each case but are more complex in Los Angeles and require further considerations.   Sometimes, our clients want to protect an elder from financial abuse.  Other times, an elder can no longer physically care for himself and family members realize that there is no

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Things To Keep in Mind About the Public Guardian in Los Angeles

What are the things to keep in mind about the Public Guardian in Los Angeles?  The Public Guardian is an arm of the County of Los Angeles.   While the office is charged with the duty of guarding the public, it does not operate like a business.   It takes

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What to do when you need to create a Special Needs Trust in Glendale?

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST ATTORNEYS GLENDALE CALIFORNIA Glendale CA CREATING A PLAN: SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS IN GLENDALE CA, AND  PASADENA AREAS As special needs trust attorneys, we gear our special needs planning based on over 22 years of experience in drafting and litigating such trusts.  When parents leave an inheritance to a special needs child, much

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