Category: Probate
Published On: July 9, 2010
Hi Folks, I thought I’d like to use a bit of creativity and make a short, cute and informative video pointing out a couple of pluses when it comes to why we all need an estate plan. Naturally, I’m telling you this because we, at the Law Office of Lowell Steiger, provide this necessary legal service for you.
Published On: June 24, 2010
What Is Estate Planning? Getting your ducks in a row — that’s what estate planning really means! Depending on the nature of your assets and future needs, the process of estate planning can be simple or complex. Surprisingly, estate planning involves more (much more) than simply writing a will. In fact your estate plan, which should include the creation of a trust, is a dynamic plan which addresses many issues including: Your family Other individuals Charitable organizations Your property (assets) and the many types of ownership and title that your property may take Financial planning Medical planning Tax planning Business planning and/or Future needs… Read More
Published On: June 3, 2010
Estate planning ensures that: Final property wishes are honored Health care issues are clarified and honored Loved ones are provided for in your absence Estate planning resolves these (and other) legal questions when someone dies: State of their financial affairs Who gets what? Guardianship of minor children How much tax will need to be paid to transfer property Appropriate funeral arrangements What An Estate Planning Attorney Does For You We will help you plan your estate. At the Law Offices of Lowell Steiger, we can advise you and then prepare, your legal documents: Wills Trusts Powers of Attorney Domestic Partnership… Read More
Published On: June 4, 2008
I was having lunch with Los Angeles Real Estate genius Lou Woolf a couple of weeks ago. Lou handles probate properties in a unique fashion. Oftentimes probate properties are in grave disrepair and, as a result, are almost unmarketable. Lou Woolf has a solution for this problem: Hire tradespeople who, because of Lou’s stellar reputation earned during 30+ years in the Los Angeles Real Estate Market, are willing to repair and beautify the downtrodden home and wait to be paid until after the home is sold. In so doing, Lou is able to maximize the results for his probate clients.… Read More