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Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Rich & Chappell

4.9
3 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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"

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Alan Richard Chappell
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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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

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Stephen Sirota
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Stone & Sallus LLP

5.0
17 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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

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Jason M. Stone
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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Experienced Lawyers Serving Santa Monica & Pasadena for Estate Planning, Wills & Elder Law. Top Rated AV Preeminent. Free Initial Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts and Estates, Guardianship and Conservatorship, and 21 more

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Joseph E. Deering Jr.
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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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Varner & Brandt LLP

4.6
51 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 26 lawyers2 awards

  • With legal roots in Southern California since 1873, Varner & Brandt utilizes the deep relationships developed in the communities we serve to anticipate the needs and opportunities... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate and Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, and 5 more

  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Preserving Your Legacy

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

Cunningham Legal

4.5
20 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • "Representing our clients with their business and estate planning needs for more than 30 years."

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Business Law, and 17 more

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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 27 lawyers1 award

  • We are a business and entertainment law firm, with a particular focus in the Real Estate, Finance and Entertainment industries. Our clients trust us to achieve their objectives by... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate, Corporate Governance, and 5 more

William Lalor
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John J. Jamgotchian

4.6
4 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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Alkana Law

4.5
31 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Pasadena Attorneys Resolve Complex Civil IssuesReputable Southern California law firm handles business law, real estate and estate planning mattersAt Alkana Law in... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business Litigation, and 7 more

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Petrov Law Firm

5.0
24 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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Olson Law Firm

4.7
26 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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Cohen Law Partners

5.0
23 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Fast, Affordable, and Compassionate Service for over 20 Years

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoptions, Divorce, and 6 more

John Iaccarino
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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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Czech & Howell, APC

4.0
20 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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Stone | Dean LLP

5.0
1 Review
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Stone | Dean is a full service law firm focused on solving problems. We represent individuals and businesses in all aspects of litigation and business transactions.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Litigation, General Civil Litigation, and 9 more

Jeffrey Eliot Karpel
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  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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

The DLJ Law Firm

5.0
15 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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Cox Law Group, Inc.

5.0
9 Reviews
  • Serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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.

Would the best action be to update our wills making the two grandsons co-administrators and equal beneficiaries?

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Answered by attorney Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Irsfeld, Irsfeld & Younger LLP
I don't know your grandsons or daughter-in-law. Only you can decide who should be executor. Only you can decide who should be the beneficiaries. Even if you leave everything to your grandsons, you may prefer to name only one as executor, or possibly to name somebody else.
I don't know your grandsons or daughter-in-law. Only you can decide who should be executor. Only you can decide who should be the beneficiaries. Even if you leave everything to your grandsons, you may prefer to name only one as executor, or possibly to name somebody else.
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What can I do if my father dies in another state in 2011 and my sibling intentionally withheld information and gave items away against will?

Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
You need to consult with an attorney in the state where your father died to determine the proper procedure.
You need to consult with an attorney in the state where your father died to determine the proper procedure.

What are the tax liabilities to California of an inheritance beneficiary?

Answered by attorney Christine James
Estate Planning lawyer at James Law Group
Your friend is incorrect and you should probably start interviewing attorneys to find one that gives you the answers that you feel comfortable with and that you think will be responsive to you and easy to work with. There is no inheritance tax in CA and the federal estate tax exception is $5M, not $1M. Inheritance is not income and taxes on the inheritance will not be due. A fiduciary tax return will be due and a K-1 will be distributed to the beneficiaries, but no tax will be due. Do keep in mind however, CA withholds 3% from all real estate transactions, some of which will likely be returned when the fiduciary tax return is filed.
Your friend is incorrect and you should probably start interviewing attorneys to find one that gives you the answers that you feel comfortable with and that you think will be responsive to you and easy to work with. There is no inheritance tax in CA and the federal estate tax exception is $5M, not $1M. Inheritance is not income and taxes on the inheritance will not be due. A fiduciary tax return will be due and a K-1 will be distributed to the beneficiaries, but no tax will be due. Do keep in mind however, CA withholds 3% from all real estate transactions, some of which will likely be returned when the fiduciary tax return is filed.
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