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Estate Planning Attorney Los Angeles

Law Advocate Group is a premier law firm serving Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, dedicated to guiding clients through every stage of estate planning. Our experienced Los Angeles estate planning attorneys help individuals, families, and professionals establish comprehensive plans that include trusts and wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives. With these essential tools, you can ensure that your wishes are clearly defined, your assets are protected, and your loved ones are cared for in the way you intend.

With over 80 years of combined experience, the attorneys at Law Advocate Group bring unmatched knowledge and a compassionate approach to every case. Planning for the future involves deeply personal decisions. Thus, our team takes the time to listen to your concerns and craft strategies tailored to your unique goals. By working with our team, you gain the peace of mind of knowing your legacy and family’s well-being are safeguarded.

Call our firm today at (310) 651-3065 or fill out a contact form to schedule a consultation with our Los Angeles estate planning lawyers.

Estate Planning Attorney Los Angeles — **Law Advocate Group, LLP**

What is Estate Planning?

Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and disposal of your estate during your life and after death. This includes creating legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. These elements collectively ensure that your assets are handled in a way that aligns with your wishes.

Legal estate planning is not just for the wealthy. It’s a crucial step for those looking to guarantee that their family is cared for and their wishes are respected. Estate planning involves making decisions that can prevent family disputes and reduce the burden of taxes and legal fees. Understanding the basics of estate plans empowers you to make informed decisions and communicate effectively with your attorney.

Our Estate Planning Services

At Law Advocate Group, we partner you with the best estate planning attorney for your case. Our firm offers several key estate law services, such as:

Trusts and Wills

Trusts and wills are essential legal documents that determine how your assets will be distributed. Wills are best used for those with smaller estates and are necessary for those with dependents. Although they are relatively simple to create, they require a probate process to be carried out upon your passing. Trusts differ from wills in that they require you to designate a third party, or trustee, to manage and distribute your assets. Unlike wills, they do not require going through the probate process. Meanwhile, trusts tend to be more expensive to draft due to their complexity. These are best suited for complex estates that require additional control over how your assets are distributed. Trusts are particularly useful for minimizing estate taxes and protecting assets from creditors.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney grants an appointed individual the authority to act on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. This authority can cover financial management, health care decisions, or other personal matters. Furthermore, their flexibility means that their scope can be as broad or limited as you choose. Our firm helps clients understand the different types of powers of attorney and choose the one best suited to their needs. Each serves a unique purpose, and our attorneys ensure your documents are tailored to protect your interests with clarity and precision.

Health Care Directives

An advance health care directive is a legal document that outlines your health care preferences in the event that you become incapacitated and unable to communicate your wishes. They are crucial for ensuring that your medical treatment aligns with your values and desires, providing peace of mind for both you and your loved ones. In addition, health care directives assign a health care proxy, which designates someone to make medical decisions on your behalf. Together, these documents ensure your health care choices are respected.

Estate Planning Attorney in California

You might be asking yourself, “Do I need an estate planning attorney?” Although estate planning may seem straightforward, the legal intricacies can complicate the process. The estate planning attorneys of Law Advocate Group help navigate these complexities. To this end, our team ensures that all legal requirements are fulfilled and that your plans are executed smoothly.

Here are some reasons why hiring a top estate planning attorney in Los Angeles or California is crucial:

Expertise in California State Laws

Estate laws vary significantly from state to state. Our attorneys specialize in California estate planning and are well-versed in state-specific laws and regulations, guaranteeing that your estate plan complies with all legal requirements. As a result, this expertise ensures that your estate plan is legally sound and optimized to take advantage of any state-specific benefits. Such benefits can include tax exemptions or credits.

Tailored Estate Plans

Our estate planning attorneys craft strategies that align with your specific needs and objectives. In doing so, we help minimize estate taxes, protect your assets from creditors, and ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes. Our legal team works with you to understand your family dynamics, financial situation, and long-term goals to create a plan that reflects your values and priorities.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Estate Planning

Estate planning can be a complex matter involving comprehensive documentation and consideration of how your estate will be handled. Without proper legal guidance, it’s easy to fall into common traps that may jeopardize your plan. An estate planning lawyer at Law Advocate Group will provide you with specialized guidance to prevent costly litigation. At the same time, we work with you to ensure that your estate is settled according to your intentions.

What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do?

Our California estate planning attorneys do much more than draft documents. Here are some of the roles they play:

Legal Advisor

The estate planning lawyers at Law Advocate Group advise you on the best strategies to achieve your goals, such as reducing estate taxes or protecting assets from creditors. Moreover, we guide clients on complex issues like business succession planning or the creation of charitable foundations. In advising on the development of estate plans, our goal is to ensure that they align with your long-term objectives.

Document Preparation

Preparing documentation is an essential part of creating an estate plan. Our attorneys prepare and review all necessary legal documents, ensuring they are correctly executed and legally binding. In doing so, we customize all estate plan documents to reflect your personal wishes and ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Proper document preparation helps minimize future legal disputes and ensures that your estate is properly settled. Thus, our attorneys ensure that all documents are stored securely and that you and your designated representatives have access to them when needed.

Estate Plan Updates

Life changes, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child, can affect your estate plan. To address changes in personal circumstances, our attorneys help update estate plans to ensure they remain relevant and comprehensive. Moreover, we offer legal guidance on updating your plan in response to changes in tax laws or other regulations that may impact your estate. Staying proactive in this regard can prevent potential issues and assure your plan continues to meet your objectives.

Conflict Resolution

When disputes arise, our estate planning attorneys can provide legal representation to resolve conflicts and protect your rights. Specifically, Law Advocate Group offers mediation and negotiation services, and will represent your estate if litigation becomes necessary. Mediation, arbitration, and negotiation offer opportunities to settle estate disputes outside of court. Moreover, these methods allow for legal remedies that are as cost-effective as possible.

Contact Our Leading Estate Planning Law Firm

Planning for the future isn’t always easy, but it’s one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. That’s why, at Law Advocate Group, our California estate planning attorneys provide clear guidance on estate planning matters. From wills and trusts to powers of attorney, we take the time to understand your priorities and design strategies that give you confidence moving forward. When you’re ready to put the right plan in place, our team is here to help every step of the way.

For personalized assistance with estate planning or other legal matters, call our office at (310) 651-3065 or fill out the form below. A member of our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Client Testimonials

Times are tough and it is required that corporate executives and business owners make sound decisions. Mr. Eghbali is not only thoroughly familiar with the notions of the law, but he also has the ability to give candid advice with respect to our economic and political environment. I highly recommend his counsel in business law, specifically in areas such as real estate laws, investment laws, and mergers and acquisitions laws.

CEO- Edwin Malekan at Signature Fabric, Inc

Doron quickly grasped the complex structure of my financial deal and rightly advised me not to attempt to alter the terms, as it would not be to my financial advantage in the long term. I am still stunned, as I have the M.B.A. in Finance. He was right on the money.

Beverly Christensen Independent Education Management Professional

His counsel created a fair, and safe road map for anticipating current, and future potentially harmful legal road blocks for us. It gives me great pleasure to endorse Mr. Doron F. Eghbali, Esq. to anyone who might be searching for a delightful and honest counselor who can solve legal issues with full integrity, and sharpness of mind. I would wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Eghbali to anyone.

Joe Keshmiri President, CEO Doxology Consulting Group

Working with the Law Advocate Group made all the difference between getting all tangled up in a bitter battle and giving up and recovering my assets successfully. For a startup company and life like mine, it is of utter importance to have the advice and guidance of a lawyer, affordably. I recommend them.

Melissa Rivera

Thank you for all that you have done for me. Your services were very professional and helpful. I will surely recommend you to all my friends that need legal services.

Samuel Yaghoubian

If I had to describe Doron Eghbali in a few words, they would be “God-sent.” In our darkest time, Doron has brought illumination, hope, care and concern that no other lawyer has ever afforded to show to me and my family. He made sure we were in clear and in constant communication, is very respectful, and worked alongside me in gathering details for our case that were extremely important. He is the author of our complaint and our go-to when it came to discussing our case with the firm.

Lyn

I recently had the honor of working with Mr. Eghbali in regards to the purchase agreement of my business. I have never worked with such a knowledgeable, caring and most of all personable attorney before. Not only did he give me a great deal for his services, but from day one, Mr. Eghbali took the time to sit with me and review everything.

Anonymous

Being an executive in the entertainment industry for over 15 years, I have not seen an attorney operate with with the compassion, attentiveness and integrity as Mr. Doron Eghbali does with his clients. He’s very competent on a wide range of matters, ranging from Real Estate to sports and entertainment.

ThirdAngleGroupLLC

Excellent, Trustworthy, Responsive, Knowledgeable I recommend Doron Eghbali. I am often skeptical and quick to notice any red flags. Doron, however has not only my full faith and appreciation in his work, but also in himself as an individual. I believe he is a person for the people he represents and will always remain loyal and honest, with the utmost professionalism.

Sinead

Superior professionalism meets kind consideration. Eghbali is the A team. Willing to assist in any way, we’ll versed in practice areas and more. He surely is a super lawyer and more importantly the right lawyer. I originally hired him to just look over a few contracts for my real estate rental businesses and ended up learning more of my own business. 5 stars!

Jessica

I was recently represented by Mr. Doron Eghbali Esq. and was very pleased with his representation. He was always very professional and explained very thoroughly what my options were. I highly recommend him.

Maria Fazande

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