Wills, Trusts & Probate Law Blog

Home » Blog
Electronic Wills Are Coming Soon, But Should You Opt for One? - Werner Law Firm

Electronic Wills Are Coming Soon, But Should You Opt for One?

POSTED ON: November 25, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
A movement is growing to legalize electronic wills and trusts, which would allow people to complete the whole process online, without a lawyer or notary present.   We live in a day and age where 81 percent of Americans possess a smartphone, and virtually everyone – 96 percent, as of 2016 – owns a cellphone […]
Read More
Tips for Discussing Your End-of-Life Wishes With Family - Werner Law Firm

Tips for Discussing Your End-of-Life Wishes With Family

POSTED ON: November 21, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
It’s understandably difficult to discuss your end of life wishes with your loved ones. Most of us usually do not earnestly talk about our passing, unless maybe to informally declare our funeral wishes. While most Americans are aware that it’s important to be prepared for one’s passing, both financially and in terms of healthcare, most […]
Read More
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: An Overview - Werner Law Firm

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: An Overview

POSTED ON: November 15, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
As you begin exploring your estate planning options on how to protect your assets, you’ll likely consider either revocable or irrevocable trusts. Trusts are an excellent tool for those who want to pass their estates and assets to beneficiaries without having to go through the costly, stressful, time-consuming probate process. Comparing the benefits and downsides […]
Read More
How Buying Probate Property Differs From Traditional Transactions - Werner Law Firm

How Buying Probate Property Differs From Traditional Transactions

POSTED ON: November 15, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Buying a property in probate can help you get a great deal that you wouldn’t find on the regular market. However, to take advantage of this opportunity, you must be prepared to wait, wait some more, and be prepared for the unexpected at any moment. There are several ways in which the process of buying […]
Read More
6 Essential Questions to Ask Your Potential Estate Planning Lawyer - Werner Law Firm

6 Essential Questions to Ask Your Potential Estate Planning Lawyer

POSTED ON: November 13, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Estate planning is far more complex than it might seem at a glance. While any attorney or lawyer can help you draft up and implement a simple will or help you get through the paperwork needed to assign a beneficiary to your 401(k), anything more complex might require the services of an estate planning professional. […]
Read More
Wills: Should Each Child Get the Same Inheritance? - Werner Law Firm

Wills: Should Each Child Get the Same Inheritance?

POSTED ON: November 8, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
The ability to choose what your children receive when they pass away is an important one, especially in a country where a growing number of families choose not to reflect the traditional model of a family. To avoid the manner in which many probate codes handle the inheritance of children and offspring in nontraditional families, […]
Read More
How to Choose a Bankruptcy Lawyer - Werner Law Firm

How to Choose a Bankruptcy Lawyer

POSTED ON: October 31, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Bankruptcies largely affect individuals and households – only about three percent of bankruptcies today are incited by businesses, compared to 13 percent in 1980. While bankruptcies have been on a decline since 2011, as the country began to recover from the devastating effects of the financial crisis, 772,646 cases of bankruptcy were filed in the […]
Read More
Power of Attorney vs. Executor: What's the Difference? - Werner Law Firm

Power of Attorney vs. Executor: What's the Difference?

POSTED ON: October 28, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
When securing your estate, it pays to remember that choosing the right person for the job can make an astounding difference. You can secure your assets through trust agreements and a well-written will, but the management of your estate during and after your death will require the calm and experienced hand of a trusted friend […]
Read More
8 Key Signs You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer - Werner Law Firm

8 Key Signs You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

POSTED ON: October 21, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Personal injury lawyers specialize in representing clients who have not been properly compensated for their injuries, either because of the long-term implications of their injuries, an insurer who refuses to pay, underinsurance, unclear liability, or other complex legal issues. While accidents are always harrowing, particularly when a person narrowly escapes with their life and suffers […]
Read More
Here's Why a Basic Will Is Not Enough - Werner Law Firm

Here's Why a Basic Will Is Not Enough

POSTED ON: October 18, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
When it comes to estate planning, the complexity of your estate plan should generally match the complexity of your estate. It’s true that smaller and simpler estates call for smaller and simpler plans – but there’s more to estate planning, inheritance, and legacy management than a basic last will and testament. In most cases, you […]
Read More
1 56 57 58 59 60 75

Why Our Living Trust Law Firm & Probate Attorneys?

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.

Book an Initial Call Now

Join Our eNewsletter and our California Estate Planning and Probate Blog Digest

Werner Law Firm logo
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. See full disclaimer here.
Santa Clarita, CA Office

27433 Tourney Rd, Suite 200
Santa Clarita, California 91355

DIRECTIONS
Los Angeles, CA Office

445 S. Figueroa St., Suite 3100
Los Angeles, California 90071

DIRECTIONS
Bakersfield, CA Office

4900 California Ave, Tower B-210
Bakersfield, California 93309

DIRECTIONS
Newport Beach, CA Office

23 Corporate Plaza Dr., Suite 150
Newport Beach, California 92660

DIRECTIONS
Lancaster, CA Office

626 W Lancaster Blvd.,
Lancaster, California 93534

DIRECTIONS
Pasadena, CA Office

35 North Lake Avenue, Suite 710
Pasadena, California 91101

DIRECTIONS
Simi Valley, CA Office

2655 First St, Suite 250
Simi Valley, CA Office, California 93065

DIRECTIONS
Encino, CA Office

15760 Ventura Blvd, Suite 700
Encino, California 91436

DIRECTIONS
Oxnard, CA Office

300 E Esplanade Dr., 9th Floor
Oxnard, California 93036

DIRECTIONS
Santa Barbara, CA Office

7 W. Figueroa St., Suite 200
Santa Barbara, California 93101

DIRECTIONS
IMS - Estate Planning and Elder Law Practice Growth Advisors
Powered by