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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Torrance 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).
  • Serving Torrance, 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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Olson Law Firm

4.7
26 Reviews
  • Serving Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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Brown & Streza, LLP

4.7
57 Reviews
  • Serving Torrance, 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

  • Serving Torrance, 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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Stone | Dean LLP

5.0
1 Review
  • Serving Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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  • Serving Torrance, 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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  • Serving Torrance, 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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  • Serving Torrance, 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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  • Serving Torrance, 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

L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
2 Reviews
  • Serving Torrance, 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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  • Serving Torrance, 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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The DLJ Law Firm

5.0
15 Reviews
  • Serving Torrance, 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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Cunningham Legal

4.5
20 Reviews
  • Serving Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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

Czech & Howell, APC

4.0
20 Reviews
  • Serving Torrance, 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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Rich & Chappell

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

  • Law Firm with 50 lawyers2 awards

  • Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. is a full-service law firm. Since 1921, firm attorneys have provided legal counsel to individuals, public and private corporations and units of local... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdvertising Law, Antitrust, and 42 more

Melissa S. San Angelo
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  • 3424 W Carson St #500, Torrance, CA 90503

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTaxation, Bankruptcy, and 4 more

Victor Yoo
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  • Serving Torrance, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers1 award

  • Offices in LA and Upland serving all of Southern California. Over 13 years of experience focusing on what matters to our clients... results.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 111 more

  • Serving Torrance, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFranchise Registration, Litigation, and 7 more

Michael B. Smith
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  • 406 Amapola Ave., Ste. 125, Torrance, CA 90501

  • 21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Torrance, CA 90503

  • 2276 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501

  • 1405 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501

  • 3424 Carson Street, Suite 570, Torrance, CA 90503

  • 3655 Torrance Blvd., Ste. 320, Torrance, CA 90503

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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.

How do I know if mom has a will or has not?

Answered by attorney Sabina Tomshinsky
Estate Planning lawyer at Home Town Law, P.A.
Generally a custodial of the will must deposit it with the clerk of court within 10 days of passing. If your mother has passed away, the power of attorney no longer has any effect. You really need to consult with a probate attorney in your area to ensure that your interests are protected.
Generally a custodial of the will must deposit it with the clerk of court within 10 days of passing. If your mother has passed away, the power of attorney no longer has any effect. You really need to consult with a probate attorney in your area to ensure that your interests are protected.
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Can you use Medicaid to cover nursing home costs if you never paid into it?

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Answered by attorney Austin M Hirschhorn (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Austin Hirschhorn, P.C.
I suggest that you look at the Medicaid and Medicare Internet web sites for the answer to your questions.
I suggest that you look at the Medicaid and Medicare Internet web sites for the answer to your questions.

What will my tax obligation be on an inherited home? How?

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Answered by attorney Geoffrey N Germane (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Kirton & McConkie A Professional Corporation
Putting your name on the deed causes a gift to occur, and since the value of the gift (an interest in the home) will be worth more than 14k, a gift tax return (Form 709) is required to be filed. No gift taxes will be due since as long as your mother has not used up her lifetime gift applicable exclusion (currently $5.43MM). It will likely be preferable to you to have Mom transfer the home into a revocable trust and make you the beneficiary of the home after she passes. No capital gains tax or gift tax for you.
Putting your name on the deed causes a gift to occur, and since the value of the gift (an interest in the home) will be worth more than 14k, a gift tax return (Form 709) is required to be filed. No gift taxes will be due since as long as your mother has not used up her lifetime gift applicable exclusion (currently $5.43MM). It will likely be preferable to you to have Mom transfer the home into a revocable trust and make you the beneficiary of the home after she passes. No capital gains tax or gift tax for you.
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