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West Los Angeles 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).

Gifford, Dearing & Abernathy, LLP

4.5
10 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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

  • Free Consultation

Michele L. Abernathy
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Stone | Dean LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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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Stone & Sallus LLP

5.0
17 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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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Rich & Chappell

4.9
3 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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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Bezaire, Khoukaz & Babaian, APC

4.6
8 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Eric L. Babaian
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Law Offices of Wendy E. Hartmann

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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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John J. Jamgotchian

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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

  • Free Consultation

John J. Jamgotchian Esq.
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The DLJ Law Firm

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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

  • Free Consultation

Dorian L. Jackson Esq.
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Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer

4.9
62 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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

  • Offers Video

Stephen Sirota
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Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.

4.8
85 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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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Estelle & Kennedy A Professional Law Corporation

4.5
35 Reviews

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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

David Huynh
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K.P. Roberts & Associates, APLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving West Los Angeles, 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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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 he will not write a will, is there anything I can do to protect my assets?

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Answered by attorney Geoffrey N Germane (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Kirton & McConkie A Professional Corporation
The answer to this question depends on how you define "my assets." If you are referring to the assets you owned before you married your current husband, and those assets have not been commingled with his assets or re-titled in your joint names, then those assets are your separate property and are not subject to his estate plan or creditors. Utah has a default plan for those who do not execute a plan of their own, and in the case of mixed families, it rarely yields a result that the family would choose on their own. I strongly suggest you consult with an attorney who focuses on estate planning (rather than one who offers it as one of many diverse areas of practice) and determine what will happen to your husband's estate in the event of his passing.
The answer to this question depends on how you define "my assets." If you are referring to the assets you owned before you married your current husband, and those assets have not been commingled with his assets or re-titled in your joint names, then those assets are your separate property and are not subject to his estate plan or creditors. Utah has a default plan for those who do not execute a plan of their own, and in the case of mixed families, it rarely yields a result that the family would choose on their own. I strongly suggest you consult with an attorney who focuses on estate planning (rather than one who offers it as one of many diverse areas of practice) and determine what will happen to your husband's estate in the event of his passing.
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What would a show cause hearing be used for in someone's estate?

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Answered by attorney Randy M Lish (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Randy M. Lish, Attorney at Law
I have never had an order to show cause hearing in a probate matter. I think that the judge has some questions about what has been done, and wants the executor to present evidence showing why he or she should not be held in contempt for their conduct.
I have never had an order to show cause hearing in a probate matter. I think that the judge has some questions about what has been done, and wants the executor to present evidence showing why he or she should not be held in contempt for their conduct.
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Can we do a power of attorney even though we are still on mortgage?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
Yes you can. Please obtain the services of a estate planning attorney to draft power for you. If not drawn properly, can cause consequences you may not like. The old saying still applies, an ounce of prevention is cheaper than a pound of cure.
Yes you can. Please obtain the services of a estate planning attorney to draft power for you. If not drawn properly, can cause consequences you may not like. The old saying still applies, an ounce of prevention is cheaper than a pound of cure.
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