Helping California Families Plan With Confidence
After helping thousands of California families and businesses plan for the future, we know estate planning is about protecting the people you love with clear guidance, trusted support, and a plan that works when life becomes uncertain.
- You want a law firm who will be your first call if something unexpected happens, including death, incapacity, illness, or an urgent legal decision. We help your loved ones understand what needs to happen and what steps to take next.
- You also want an estate plan that is simple to understand and easy to follow. We explain everything in plain language, clarify each person’s role, and create practical solutions based on your family, assets, goals, and concerns.
- We know you want the process to be easy, organized, and stress-free while helping you maximize value and minimize unnecessary cost.
- We know you need easy scheduling options that work around your busy life, which is why we offer convenient remote consultations to all California families statewide.
- Most importantly, you need a plan for your family or business that works when it is needed. We build thoughtful, customized estate and business succession plans designed to protect your family, reduce confusion, avoid unnecessary conflict, and give everyone involved greater confidence.
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MORE THAN MONEY
How do we leave a lasting legacy to our children and those we leave behind? Questions like this are answered in this free chapter of More Than Money, featuring our founding partner, attorney Gary Winter. Learn more about closing out a trust after death.
Our Areas of Expertise
California Guide: How To Value A Family Business For Estate Planning California
Learn how to value a family business for California estate planning, prepare useful records, compare valuation approaches, and connect the result to a plan.
No Contest Clause California: When It Applies
A no contest clause California families see can forfeit a gift. Learn when it applies, the probable-cause rule, and when to call Lawvex.
Family Trustee Compensation in California: Fees, Standards, and Limits
Learn when a family trustee may receive compensation in California, what trust terms and records matter, and how to separate fees from expenses. Get guidance.
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