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341 W. 1st St., Suite 100, Claremont, CA 91711
For legal issues concerning Estate Planning, let MMZ Law, a local practice in Orange, California, help you find a solution.
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23711 Gerrad Way, West Hills, CA 91307
Get local legal help for your Estate Planning issues. Law Offices of Bruce A. Moss assists clients in the Orange, California area.
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801 N Bush Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
The Law Offices of K. Sean Singh and Associates, a reputable Estate Planning firm representing clients in the Orange, California area.
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3655 Torrance Blvd, Suite 300, Torrance, CA 90503
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Law Offices of Russell M. Ozawa has experience helping clients with their Estate Planning needs in Orange, California.
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999 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Tully Rinckey PLLC has experience helping clients with their Estate Planning needs in Orange, California.
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1122 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91106
In Orange, California area, Kristof & Kristof, Attorneys at Law can help clients with their Estate Planning needs.
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21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 300, Woodland Hills, CA 91367-7072
40 Pacifica, 15th Floor, Irvine, CA 92618
20501 Ventura Blvd., Suite 165, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
2049 Century Park E, Suite 3500S, Los Angeles, CA 90067
401 Wilshire Blvd, 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401
10250 Constellation Blvd, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90067
865 S. Figueroa St., Suite 3100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
355 South Grand Ave, Suite 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071
633 West Fifth Street, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90071
2029 Century Park East, Suite 400N, Los Angeles, CA 90067
7301 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 202, Canoga Park, CA 91307
15915 Ventura Blvd, Suite 201, Encino, CA 91436
2601 Main St, Penthouse Suite, Irvine, CA 92614
620 Newport Center Dr, Suite 1400, Newport Beach, CA 92660
9350 Wilshire Blvd, No. 203, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 900, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2603 Main Street, Suite 1250, Irvine, CA 92614
120 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
400 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 1700, Irvine, CA 92618
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What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is the process through which you make known your wishes for what you want to happen to your assets upon your death (commonly done through a last will and testament). Estate planning also involves stating your wishes for your health care through power of attorney declarations and advanced directives. In short, it allows you to maintain control of your health care and estate.
How Much Does Estate Planning Cost?
There are do-it-yourself documents available online that allow you to create your own will, advance directive, and power of attorney declaration. Going this route will be cheaper than using an attorney in the present. However, it is good to work on an estate plan with your attorney to ensure you are going through the process correctly and addressing details you haven’t thought of. If you are worried about cost, you can discuss that with attorneys at your initial consultations as you shop around.
What Estate Planning Documents Do You Need?
Every estate plan should include a last will and testament or establish a trust. This will allow you to state how you wish to distribute your assets to beneficiaries upon your death. A power of attorney declaration will name someone you trust to handle your health care and/or financial decisions if you are ever unable to. An advanced directive (also known as a living will) will state your wishes for any care you want to receive if you are unable to make those decisions at the time. This is useful when it comes to end-of-life care or if you ever need life-saving care because of an accident or illness.
Who Needs Estate Planning?
Everyone needs estate planning, and if you are 18, it is never too early to start thinking about your plan! While we all want to live a long, full life, accidents and illnesses happen. And having a plan in place will go a long way in protecting your wishes.