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Can An Executor Sell Property to Himself? - Werner Law Firm

Can An Executor Sell Property to Himself? 

POSTED ON: September 24, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Can an executer sell property to himself? In theory, yes but there are a few variables such as state law and intestacy. While it's a slippery slope, to say the least, there are certain circumstances under which it may not be wrong to purchase the property in an estate yourself for multiple different reasons.  However, […]
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How To Avoid Probate in California - Werner Law Firm

How To Avoid Probate in California

POSTED ON: September 21, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Learning how to avoid probate in California is essential. Take the right steps by reducing the estate, joint ownership and leveraging trusts. The probate process can be lengthy, costly, and stressful. The larger and more complicated the estate, the more these adjectives apply. Yet, there are ways to circumvent, expedite, or even skip probate in the state […]
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How Does a Will and Power of Attorney Differ From One Another? 

POSTED ON: September 17, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
It's wise to construct a will and power of attorney as part of your real estate plan, and they often compliment one another. Read below to learn more. When approaching an estate planning professional on developing a document to detail the distribution of your wealth after death, you ask for a will. When approaching an estate […]
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What Is a Will Attorney and How Can They Help? 

POSTED ON: September 14, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
A will attorney, or estate planning attorneys, define themselves as "specialized" and typically work in estate planning or family law firms. Learn more about how they can help you. Most attorneys specialize in specific elements of the law. The complexity of the law is such that when faced with the prospect of hiring a legal […]
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Probate Without a Will - Werner Law Firm

Probate Without a Will: How Does It Work?

POSTED ON: September 8, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Probate without a will can be a lengthy, confusing process. Dying without a will can complicate the succession asset distribution process, based on state laws. A person's death is succeeded by the dissolution of their estate, or in other words, the distribution of everything they own. While we may mourn and honor the dead, most […]
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California Requirements For Last Will and Testament - Werner Law

California State-Specific Requirements for a Last Will and Testament 

POSTED ON: August 30, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
California requirements for a last will and testament can be confusing. Hiring a professional will ensure that your documents are legally binding. A last will and testament is the classic example of a basic estate planning document: a legally enforceable set of instructions left behind, to be executed after death, pertaining to the distribution and bequeathment of […]
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Estate Litigation - Werner Law Firm

6 Steps To Help Avoid Estate Litigation

POSTED ON: August 25, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Estate litigation can be a huge endeavor. It’s no small thing to prepare the necessary documentation, and do the actual planning. Planning an estate can be a huge and cumbersome endeavor. It’s no small thing to prepare the necessary documentation, get everything notarized, and amend all the necessary ownership papers, not to mention do the […]
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Who Inherits When There Is No Will In California? - Werner Law

Who Inherits When There Is No Will in California?

POSTED ON: August 16, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Who inherits when there is no will in California? A simple estate plan drafted by a professional can save you headaches from incomplete plans. Dying intestate? You might want to think twice. Passing away without a will or any other form of estate planning means that the State needs to decide what to do with what you […]
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Setting Up a Living Trust in 4 Easy Steps - Werner Law Firm

Setting Up a Living Trust in 4 Easy Steps

POSTED ON: August 9, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Maybe you want to avoid probate. Or maybe you need a contingency plan for your family’s financial health. Or maybe, you are just a very cautious person and feel that a trust would be much more flexible than a simple will. But setting up a living trust and planning to create one are two different […]
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Here’s Why You Need an Estate Plan

POSTED ON: July 31, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
No matter what line of work you are in, estate planning has facets that apply to everyone, and it comes down to documenting wishes and avoiding probate and unnecessary taxes. Too many people put it off, but, in general, the sooner you do it, the better.
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Founded in 1975 by L. Rob Werner and serving California for over 48 years, our dedicated attorneys are available for clients, friends, and family members to receive the legal help they need and deserve. You can trust in our experience and reputation to help navigate you through your unique legal matters.

Whether you need help creating a living trust or navigating probate, our living trust law firm's compassionate team of estate planning lawyers and probate lawyers are here to help you and ready to answer your questions.

Our goal is to make your case as easy as possible for you. Hiring a lawyer can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. From the moment you contact our firm, through the final resolution of your case, our goal is to make the process easy and understandable. We cannot change the fact that probate is a long and complicated process, but through our Werner Law Firm Difference, we strive to go out of our way to keep you informed of your case through every step of the way. We are constantly refining our processes and procedures for a more streamlined and calm client experience. Our goal is to have you feel like a burden was lifted from your shoulders, and that we made the whole process an easy one

If you're dealing with a legal matter, we urge you to schedule a free initial appointment today and join the many satisfied clients who have contacted Werner Law Firm.

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