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Protect Your Assets With Estate Planning in California

Are you planning for your family’s financial future? It is a daunting task. You can, of course, create your own estate plan, but it’s a complex and time-consuming process. There are many legal pitfalls to avoid and challenges to overcome.

This is where reliable legal advice is priceless. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo can provide clarity and guidance. We will help to ensure that your last wishes are respected – even after you pass away.

To learn more about estate planning in Los Angeles, contact our friendly team.

Why Choosing an Estate Planning Attorney Matters

Don’t put your estate plan in the hands of an inexperienced estate planning attorney in California. After all, you’ve worked hard to build your estate. It deserves to be treated with careful consideration.

Choosing an attorney involves more than an online search. You should choose a Los Angeles estate planning attorney you believe in. One which treats you with compassion, care, and respect. And one which makes the complex estate planning process easy to navigate.

That’s where our firm can help. Estate planning has been at the heart of our practice for over 25 years. We offer effective legal representation because we limit our practice to areas in which we have experience. Our estate planning lawyers have an in-depth understanding of this legal area, and our clients benefit from this.

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Why Work with a Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney?

There are many other advantages to consulting with our estate planning law firm. Estate planning services not only becomes more clarified but can help save your family money in the long run. While being represented by Alice A. Salvo, estate planning law becomes a means of protecting your family’s assets and inheritance. In addition, our estate planning services in California can protect your wealth from costly matters of probate or conservatorship. This can also be combined with state-based medical care to cover any medical expenses you might encounter as you get older.

Estate planning law is more than just who gets what when you pass. By planning your estate for your passing, you set up your will and any living trusts, sign over deeds to your heirs, and determine power of attorney should you become incapacitated. All of this can be handled headache free at our firm by a knowledgeable estate planning attorney. California laws can sometimes be tricky to navigate. However, our experts can guide you through them. We would love to help ensure your financial security and make sure you are well taken care of in your final years.

Only You Know What’s Best for Your Family

Making a will is crucial for almost everyone. Making a legally enforceable last will and testament is not nearly as difficult as most people imagine. Furthermore, having a will can save your loved ones from a long experience with state probate courts, who will then decide how to distribute your assets based on state procedures – rather than your final intentions. A professionally drafted will is the safest method to ensure that your assets and wealth are distributed to the heirs you intend.

Property owned by a married pair is considered “community property” under California law, which means that any assets acquired during the marriage are owned equally by both husband and wife (unfortunately, this includes debt). If one of you dies without a will detailing who receives what, the state’s intestacy laws will decide for you.

An Estate Plan Protects Your Family in More Ways Than One

As said, no one looks forward to passing, and no one enjoys the prospect of discussing death or anything related to it. An estate planning attorney in Los Angeles can provide you not only with peace of mind that your affairs are in order, but getting this type of help can also provide at least a measure of comfort for the people who are the reason you’re doing this in the first place – those who will survive you.

That’s because an estate planning attorney in Los Angeles will help your loved ones focus on properly grieving your loss and being there for each other when the day of your passing comes. The last thing you want to do is add to their stress by forcing them to try to navigate the complicated waters of probate in California. Your estate planning lawyer in Los Angeles will work with your family and friends when the time comes and keep them abreast of what needs to happen, when things need to happen and how things work.

Not to mention, with things done right in the first place, closing your estate should be relatively straightforward and free of unnecessary delays, expenses and stress. Losing a loved one is difficult enough, so don’t make it more difficult by adding to what needs to be done during this sad time. After all, grieving is painful, but it’s also part of the healing process. Working with an estate planning lawyer in Los Angeles like Alice A. Salvo will remove obstacles that should be removed before the situation arises.

Contact A Devoted Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney Today

To schedule a free initial consultation with a Woodland Hills estate planning attorney, call 818-676-9572, or fill out our short contact form.

You can be confident our estate planning law guidance is highly personalized. Alice A. Salvo is a dedicated and highly qualified estate planning lawyer, and is certified as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She has advanced legal credentials including a distinguished rating of AV from Martindale Hubbell, a graduate law degree (JD + LLM in estate planning law) and incredible legal knowledge to benefit your family.

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Bespoke Estate Planning From a Los Angeles Estate Attorney

Our Los Angeles estate planning lawyers care about our clients. If you choose the Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo, you will receive advice tailored to you. We do not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to estate planning.

Our hallmark is service. Service delivered with care, compassion, and commitment. That’s why we have such a varied and diverse client base. Whether you have a modest or large estate, we can help you manage it effectively.

From your first meeting, you will receive diligent care and attention from our attorneys. We will offer realistic and practical yet creative solutions to your concerns. No matter whether you’re writing your first will or seeking guidance on complex tax issues, contact us. We will:

  • Listen to your concerns
  • Fully evalute your assets
  • Explain your legal rights and options
  • Advise on the consequences of any estate planning decision
  • Provide comprehensive guidance and answers to your questions

As a boutique firm, we are committed to estate planning in Los Angeles. For advice based on the latest legal developments, contact our Los Angeles estate planning attorneys.

Experienced Estate Planning Lawyer in Los Angeles

Don’t rely on just any lawyer to handle your estate plan. Instead, choose our California estate planning lawyers.

We pride ourselves on providing a warm, personable service to every client. No matter how complex your estate needs, we’re here to help. We will treat you with compassion and make the legal process simple to understand. Our goal is to give you one less thing to worry about – we make estate planning accessible to all

If you retain our lawyers, you will receive the guidance you need to make informed decisions. For peace of mind and legal advice you can count on, contact our estate planning attorneys.