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Estate planning services refer to the process of managing and distributing one's assets and properties after their death, in a way that ensures the smooth transfer of wealth to the intended beneficiaries while minimizing taxes and other expenses. Estate planning services may include drafting legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, as well as providing guidance and advice on strategies for asset protection and wealth transfer. These services may be provided by lawyers, financial advisors, or other professionals with expertise in estate planning. Effective estate planning can help individuals achieve their long-term financial goals and provide peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones.

Here's Your Estate Planning Checklist

Here's Your Estate Planning Checklist

POSTED ON: September 26, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Estate planning is about envisioning a comprehensive strategy to protect your assets, provide for loved ones and secure your wishes.
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Lessons on Estate Planning From the Rich and Famous

Lessons on Estate Planning From the Rich and Famous

POSTED ON: September 25, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
In estate and tax planning, certain names transcend their celebrity or fortune and come to define the very strategies they deployed. These individuals and families did not merely follow the rules; they reshaped them.
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How Can I Protect My Child’s Inheritance in a Second Marriage?

How Can I Protect My Child’s Inheritance in a Second Marriage?

POSTED ON: September 23, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
The portion the surviving spouse can claim depends on the circumstances.
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Travelers Need These Estate Planning Documents

Travelers Need These Estate Planning Documents

POSTED ON: September 19, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
These aren’t just hypotheticals; they’re avoidable moments of chaos if the right documents are in place.
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Making sure your will is stored securely is one of the simplest yet most important steps in estate planning. At The Werner Law Firm, our Los Angeles probate attorneys can guide you through practical solutions—whether using a digital vault or a secure home safe—so your loved ones can access what they need when it matters most.

How and Where Should I Store My Will?

POSTED ON: September 18, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
A will that’s lost, outdated, or inaccessible can send even the most well-intentioned estate plan straight to probate court.
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How to Make Estate Planning Less Overwhelming

How to Make Estate Planning Less Overwhelming

POSTED ON: September 15, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
If you want your loved ones to be cared for after your passing, and be less annoyed than they are sad, then taking some important steps now to make sure your assets are distributed properly is a great idea.
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Estate Planning for Bitcoin Inheritances: What You Need to Know

Estate Planning for Bitcoin Inheritances: What You Need to Know

POSTED ON: September 12, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
This starting guide is for those planning their estate, inheritors and executors, anyone who might one day be responsible for figuring out what to do with digital wealth that doesn’t sit in a bank account.
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How Does New Tax Law Impact Estate Planning?

How Does New Tax Law Impact Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: September 11, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
The OBBBA brings several taxpayer-friendly provisions into law, including raising the estate and gift tax exemption, a temporary increase to the cap on SALT deductions and enhancements to the QSBS rules.
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Options when Inheriting a House

Options when Inheriting a House

POSTED ON: September 9, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Inheriting a house brings emotional weight—and important decisions that can impact your financial future.
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What Purpose Does Estate Planning Serve?

What Purpose Does Estate Planning Serve?

POSTED ON: September 5, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
When done right, it’s about protecting what you’ve built, while keeping the flexibility and control you care about most.
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