Wills, Trusts & Probate Law Blog

Home » Blog
Gain Peace of Mind with a Living Trust - Werner Law Firm

Gain Peace of Mind with a Living Trust

POSTED ON: February 25, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Future goals of making an estate plan now include avoiding probate later, as well as keeping estate taxes at bay. What most people don’t realize is that estate planning can be useful while they are still alive. One way of maintaining control of your assets, while still providing for loved ones after your death, is […]
Read More

Three Things to Do When a Parent Dies

POSTED ON: February 19, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
The death of a parent can be one of the most traumatic moments of a person’s life, whether it happens in one’s childhood or adult years. It may occur suddenly, or after a long illness, even after the parent no longer holds any memory of who the child is. The complexity of parent-child relationships can […]
Read More
Estate Planning for Single Parents - Werner Law Firm

Estate Planning for Single Parents

POSTED ON: February 14, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Estate planning can be difficult for any parent, but single parents, without a spouse to inherit and take custody of children, must take special precautions when making wills and other end-of-life arrangements. While these documents can be changed (except in the case of an irrevocable trust), they should reflect your reality as a single mom […]
Read More

Avoiding Probate & Helping Your Inheritors

POSTED ON: February 11, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
One of the biggest reasons people conduct estate planning is for avoiding probate court and to care for their loved ones. More than any physical object, it is the best possible way to ease your family to the reality of life without you. Undertaking estate planning with the guidance of a legal professional is the […]
Read More
Resolve to Protect Your Loved Ones with a Will - Werner Law Firm

Resolve to Protect Your Loved Ones With a Will

POSTED ON: February 5, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
How are you New Year’s resolutions going? They can be difficult to adhere to, often because they usually involve a drastic lifestyle change, or undergoing a demanding or time-intensive activity. But if you resolved to take better care of your family in the new year, the good news is that there is a way to […]
Read More
Four Tax Changes to Know to Avoid a Surprise in 2019 - Werner Law Firm

Four 2019 Tax Changes to Know

POSTED ON: January 28, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
It can be frustrating and work-intensive enough to plow through tax preparation. But completing the forms, then having to redo the work because you weren’t aware of tax law changes is even worse. Knowing current 2019 tax law is the best way to avoid either slipping up on your return or making costly, time-consuming mistakes. […]
Read More
How an Unfunded Living Trust Poses Risks - Werner Law Firm

How an Unfunded Living Trust Poses Risks

POSTED ON: January 25, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
A living trust is often cited as a low-risk way to avoid lengthy probate or certain taxes. It can be a straightforward way to divide assets or designate beneficiaries. Some kinds of trusts can be set up to automatically transfer assets to a spouse, others can be modified or amended without difficulty. But if a […]
Read More
4 Reasons It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan - Werner Law Firm

4 Reasons It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan

POSTED ON: January 21, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Updating an estate plan can sometimes seem like a grim task. It involves facing your mortality, working with delicate family relationships, and sometimes making difficult decisions that can affect both you and your loved ones.  Reviewing estate plans is not usually how people choose to spend their free time. That being said, it is also […]
Read More
How Revocable Living Trusts Add Flexibility - Werner Law Firm

How Revocable Living Trusts Add Flexibility

POSTED ON: January 14, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Revocable living trusts can add flexibility to your estate planning in several ways. By finding a legal professional to assess your situation and lead you through the process, you can find many different paths to deciding on your family's best solution. It’s a good way to avoid the frustration and expense of the probate process. […]
Read More
California Probate System: What You Need to Know Before You’re Entangled in It - Werner Law Firm

Must-Knows for Navigating the California Probate System

POSTED ON: January 10, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
The vast majority of estate planning is undertaken to avoid probate. Probate is the process by which the state determines a deceased person’s will to be either invalid or valid. In this system, the courts of a state take control of a deceased person’s property and oversees its distribution. In some states, a dedicated probate […]
Read More
1 63 64 65 66 67 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