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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers1 award

  • Sacks, Glazier, Franklin, Lodise, McMurtrey & Scheerer, LLP focuses exclusively on trusts & estates litigation involving estates with substantial assets for individuals,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Litigation, Trust Litigation, and 3 more

  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Highly skilled attorneys with experience in probate & trust administration, probate & trust litigation, estate planning and conservatorships.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate & Trust Administration, Probate & Trust Litigation, and 2 more

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Brown & Streza, LLP

4.7
57 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 28 lawyers2 awards

  • Integrated estate, business, and charitable planning from a tax perspective.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and 27 more

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Cunningham Legal

4.5
20 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Since 2005, the skilled attorneys at Cunningham Legal have been helping individuals, business owners and families throughout California to accomplish their objectives. Our legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCalifornia Estate Planning, California Living Trust, and 7 more

  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • The law firm of Curtis & Burnight has a long history of providing professional legal services to the greater Long Beach community. The firm provides a variety of general civil... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Corporate Law, and 11 more

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The DLJ Law Firm

5.0
15 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Welcome to The DLJ Law Firm, P.C., a trusted name in the legal industry. Led by Mr. Jackson, a renowned legal professional, our firm has earned a stellar reputation for delivering... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Litigation (Will, Trust, Estate and Real Property), and 2 more

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Dorian L. Jackson Esq.
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • With a dream of establishing a law firm that makes a positive difference in the lives of both its clients and its employees, Angela Bellanca Klenk founded Beach Cities Estate Law... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Beneficiary Representation, and 3 more

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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Firm Focus on Employee Benefits Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersClosely Held Business Law, Closely Held Business Estate Planning, and 41 more

Robert K. Butterfield
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Downs Law

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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law Contracts, Prenuptial Agreements, and 7 more

Chris Downs
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Stone & Sallus LLP

5.0
17 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • We practice law as a tool to advance your business objectives and to reduce your legal problems when they become a burden. We provide comprehensive legal solutions to the extent... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Real Estate Law, and 21 more

Jason M. Stone
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Spousal Support, and 16 more

Drorit Raiter
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Atty Hartman identify any potential tax issues that may arise to maximize Tax Advantages- Please call 213-727-3722

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 14 more

Wendy E. Hartmann
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Cohen Law Partners

5.0
23 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • A highly rated Law Firm established in 1992 practicing Probate and Business Litigation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate Litigation, Contested Wills, and 33 more

Paul Cohen
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We provide trusted representation focused on solutions for real estate matters, business law, estate planning and probate.

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Real Estate, and 5 more

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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • The Leader in Healthcare Reimbursement Law. SAC specializes in addressing reimbursement issues relating to claim denials and contract disputes with Commercial and GOVT payors by... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersHealth Care, Managed Care and Commercial Insurance Representation, and 15 more

Shadi Shayan
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Czech & Howell, APC

4.0
20 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • With over 30 years of collective experience practicing law, our lawyers provide creative, cost-effective, and ethical solutions to meet the goals of each client. Call us today for... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Litigation, Personal Injury, and 29 more

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L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
2 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Child Custody, and 60 more

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L. Dominic Chacon
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Petrov Law Firm

5.0
24 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • The Petrov Law Firm, established in 2014, provides reliable counsel and outstanding legal representation to persons throughout San Diego County who need help with making estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Dog and Animal Bites, and 12 more

Daniel Petrov
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • Thompson & Colegate LLP traces its history to 1915 when the firm was known as Craig, Sarau & Thompson. These partners took office space in downtown Riverside, California. In 1916,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 29 more

Derek Diemer
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John J. Jamgotchian

4.6
4 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Taking care of your business is our business.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Commercial and Civil Litigation, and 51 more

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John J. Jamgotchian Esq.
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers3 awards

  • SERVICE LOYALTY SOLUTIONS.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEminent Domain, Business Law, and 14 more

Robert D. Bergman
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Over 50 Million Recovered--Our firm is experienced in injury matters & understands the difficult time you're going through. We'll guide you through the process and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAirbnb Accident, Amazon Delivery Truck Accident, and 51 more

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Jennifer Eseed
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Reif Law Group, P.C.

4.8
51 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Securities Litigation and Arbitration. Representing Financial Institutions, such as banks, investment advisory firms, brokerage firms, insurance agencies, and securities licensed... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersSecurities Arbitration and Litigation, SEC and SRO Enforcement, and 14 more

Dharmi Mehta
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Olson Law Firm

4.7
26 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Experienced Real Estate, Business Litigation, and Collections Law Firm; Reasonable Rates. Our Attorney is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker. Call 866-755-1959 for a Free and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, General Litigation, and 287 more

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Shawn M. Olson
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Rich & Chappell

4.9
3 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • RICHARD HELPHAND "...former L.A. CITY PROSECUTOR" DONALD RICH "...former LAW SCHOOL PROFESSOR" ALAN R. CHAPPELL"...past President Glendale Bar Association"

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Personal Injury, and 22 more

Alan Richard Chappell
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers4 awards

  • Professional Civil Trial Representation

  • Estate Planning LawyersEmployment Law, COVID-19 Restrictions, and 104 more

  • Free Consultation

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Stephen Sirota
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Preserving Your Legacy

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Law, Probate Administration, and 12 more

  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 21 lawyers2 awards

  • Established in 1981 by the dynamic duo of siblings, Tom Ferruzzo and Jim Ferruzzo, Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo, LLP has traversed an unconventional path to become a distinguished legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, New Vehicle Dealership Specialty, and 9 more

Cox Law Group, Inc.

5.0
9 Reviews
  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estates, Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorships, Medi-Cal, Inheritance, Living Wills, Estate Planning for Disabled, Elderly and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 14 more

Cynthia R. Cox
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  • Serving Lancaster, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Brooke Law Group provides expertise in all areas of Estate Planning for individuals and families throughout Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. Call Now.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Living Trusts, and 27 more

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Darrell Brooke
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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

If my mother and brother's names are both on a bank account, does the account become part of my mom's estate when she passes away?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
Maybe. It depends on what their intent was in creating the joint account. If it's all mom's money, and she just put brother's name on the account so that he could write checks for her (a really bad idea that is way too popular) then the account should become part of her estate. However, the presumption is that her intent is that the joint owner be the sole owner of the account when she passes away it's just brother's money. The presumption can be overcome by evidence of her intent that it be in her estate, but nobody ever thinks about that, so there's never any evidence.
Maybe. It depends on what their intent was in creating the joint account. If it's all mom's money, and she just put brother's name on the account so that he could write checks for her (a really bad idea that is way too popular) then the account should become part of her estate. However, the presumption is that her intent is that the joint owner be the sole owner of the account when she passes away it's just brother's money. The presumption can be overcome by evidence of her intent that it be in her estate, but nobody ever thinks about that, so there's never any evidence.
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What is our right to this property or do we have any rights as long as they are surviving?

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Answered by attorney Gerald A Bagazinski (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Gerald A. Bagazinski
Unless the property was in your mother's name or she claimed she owned the property by adverse possession, the answer is yes.
Unless the property was in your mother's name or she claimed she owned the property by adverse possession, the answer is yes.

If they cannot find the change form, do we have a case to sue the old beneficiaries for the benefits my mom intended for us?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
Obtain the services of a probate/trust litigation lawyer immediately to represent you, as the insurance company will do everything they can to deny the beneficiary change form was submitted by your mother to the insurance company, or try to settle with you for a very small sum of money to make you go away.
Obtain the services of a probate/trust litigation lawyer immediately to represent you, as the insurance company will do everything they can to deny the beneficiary change form was submitted by your mother to the insurance company, or try to settle with you for a very small sum of money to make you go away.
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