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Probate
As an executor, you carry heavy responsibilities with significant risks. My probate practice provides a winning strategy, starting with a free consultation.
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Trusts
A well-crafted trust can prevent probate. Let me evaluate your trust to ensure it's designed to protect your estate.
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Probate Beneficiaries
Executors deal with multiple critical issues. They must ensure the decedent’s wishes are honored, comply with court requirements, maximize returns to beneficiaries, and make sure beneficiaries’ requests for communication are met.
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Estate Planning
Ensure your will, trust, and other key documents are well-prepared. A professional review can help avoid probate complications.
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Wills
Issues with wills, whether valid or not, can lead to serious consequences. Call me to discuss your concerns and the potential pitfalls you may not see.
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Inheritance Planning Lawyer in California
Inheritance Planning Attorney Helps Clients Set Up Their Estate Plans in California
As your parents, grandparents and other loved ones set up estate plans, they may name you as a beneficiary for certain property or assets in the event of their passing. When these inheritances may be more substantial, planning for how you will manage them in the future can be essential to minimizing your costs while maximizing the value of the inheritance.
At the Law Offices of Darrell C. Harriman, I have been helping people appropriately plan for their future inheritances since 1980. In addition to assisting people in the development of wills and other estate planning tools for their future inheritances, I am also experienced at devising unique, effective inheritance planning solutions to meet my clients’ needs and wishes.
Factors to Consider with Inheritance Planning in California
As you move forward with inheritance planning, there may be various issues and factors to consider, only some of which may include:
- The type of asset(s) or property that will be inherited – The best options for inheritance planning for liquid assets can be far different than those for property, bonds, securities and other types of assets. I am skilled at evaluating various types of inherited assets to develop the most appropriate options for them for the future.
- The financial situation of the beneficiary – A beneficiary’s current financial standing can be critical to inheritance planning, as it can make spending or saving an inheritance more important (or something that beneficiaries may want to avoid). For instance, when beneficiaries may have significant debt, inheritance planning may be focused on paying down debt and setting up retirement savings. In contrast, when beneficiaries may be financially sound, inheritance planning may be more appropriately focused on making a variety of investments to further improve beneficiaries’ financial standing.
- Whether the beneficiary has an existing estate plan – If beneficiaries do not already have estate plans in place, then the promise of some future, substantial inheritance can make it critical for beneficiaries to start their own estate planning. Alternatively, when beneficiaries do have estate plans in place, inheritance planning may involve revising the terms of people’s wills (and other estate planning documents) to account for the inherited property and/or assets.
The bottom line is that there is a lot to consider with inheritance planning, and having an inheritance planning attorney assisting you can help you put the best plans in place for a future inheritance.
Probate is complex, and no two cases are alike. Don’t face it alone. Contact me today, and I’ll gladly address your concerns at no cost to you. Call (818) 536-7685 to get started or click below to read more.
Inheritance Planning Attorney at the Law Offices of Darrell C. Harriman
Do you need help with any matters regarding inheritance planning? If so, the trusted California inheritance planning attorney at the Law Offices of Darrell C. Harriman is here for you. Since 1980, I have been dedicated to providing clients with personalized, highly responsive service, as well as superior representation for their important estate and inheritance planning legal matters.
Contact a California Inheritance Attorney Today
From my offices based in North Hills, I provide the highest quality legal services to clients throughout the San Fernando Valley, Simi Valley, and the greater Los Angeles area.
Let’s talk about your inheritance planning needs today. You can contact the firm by calling (818) 892-7093 or by filling out the contact form on this page.