Trust-based plans can be a significant step to avoiding probate

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/19/2020 -- In California, one of the primary goals in many Estate plans is avoiding the need for probate, a process where the validity of a will is reviewed. To avoid this scenario, the Beverly-Hills based legal team at Kushner Legal recommend trust-based estate plans. For more, go to https://kushnerlegal.com/benefits-of-avoiding-probate/.

Probate can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Trust-based Estate plans work to avoid the need for probate. This is a significant advantage in favour of trust based plans instead of wills-based plans.

There are three key benefits to avoiding probate

1) Privacy

If an estate is required to go through the probate process, the proceedings will be handled in a public, court-supervised probate process. Using a trust-based plan can help to ensure that your assets are not subject to public scrutiny.

2) Notice

The California probate code stipulates that notice must be given during a probate process to potential heirs. This can be problematic in circumstances where a deceased person may not wish to provide for their blood relatives, or in the case of an estrangement and raises the potential for a will contest.

3) Cost

The probate process can be costly. All estates that are valued more than $150,000 which are not administered through a trust or beneficiary designation will be subject to probate and the Estate will be required to pay both fees to the personal representative and the attorney handling the probate. California law stipulates the amount that attorneys may charge and estate worth $1,000,000 would incur $23,000 in legal fees just for the probate. This does not include the sum payable to the personal representative.

Trust & Estate Attorney in Los Angeles – Kushner Legal

In summary, it is generally advisable to try to avoid probate, and trust-based estate planning is recommended for this purpose. Contact Kushner Legal today to discuss your estate planning needs.

About The Kushner Legal team
The Kushner Legal team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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estate planning lawyer Kushner Legal in Los Angeles offers tips on post-divorce planning

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/14/2020 -- As recently illustrated in the hit movie "Marriage Story," even when parties involved in a divorce intend to proceed amicably, acrimony can arise and proceedings can become costly and time-consuming. After the dust settles and a settlement is finalized the last thing that most people want is more paperwork. However, when it comes to the law, short term pains often mean long term gains. For more, go to: https://kushnerlegal.com/estate-planning-after-divorce/

Once a divorce is settled, it's important to consider long-term impacts, particularly around matters of estate. As estate lawyers in LA, some of the best advice offered to clients is promptly attending to Estate Planning review and revisions immediately following a divorce.

Estate Planning Review Immediately Following a Divorce

Section 5040 of the California Probate Code addresses non-probate transfers to former spouse, such as transfers by way of a trust. This section of the Code allows the law to effectively treat the former spouse as though they had not survived the decedent. This can be problematic where an alternative beneficiary is not named and could create an intestacy which would then trigger the probate process.

Additionally, most Estate Plans drafted by lawyers in California contain many additional documents including powers of attorney, powers of appointments, and long-term care documents, all of which will require revision after a separation.

Book an Estate Planning Consultation

For those recently divorced or separated, Kushner Legal Corporation will provide an Estate Planning consultation that outlines vital matters for consideration.

Services are available in English and Spanish. To schedule a consultation, call 310-279-5166 or schedule an estate planning consultation.

About The Kushner Legal team
The Kushner Legal team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

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Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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family lawyer discusses the use of litigation in domestic agreements

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/15/2020 -- When staying together is no longer an option for families, the period that follows can be tumultuous and emotionally charged. As a legal firm in California, the team members at Kushner Legal recommend implementing domestic agreements as a means of avoiding family law litigation should the worst occur. For more, go to https://kushnerlegal.com/service/family-law-domestic-agreements/.

Domestic agreements, more commonly known as prenups, can be an effective way of avoiding expensive legal litigation. Moreover, if a fallback plan is already in place, a lot of fights and disagreements may be circumvented, giving the parties involved a chance to center themselves and focus on healing.

The team at Kusher Legal is experienced at assisting clients with drafting prenuptial and cohabitation agreements to ensure both parties in a relationship have a sense of mutual security and understanding. If necessary, they can also assist in negotiating and drafting comprehensive separation agreements that can assist couples that are undergoing a separation with avoiding costly and stressful family law litigation.

Kushner Legal was established in Los Angeles, California. They operate on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big law firm at a more affordable cost.

Through a unique combination of legal experience and creativity, these lawyers come up with creative and practical solutions to a variety of legal problems. By embracing technology to keep overheads low, they offer personalized service and work to ensure clients relieve maximum value for their dollar.

Services are available in English and Spanish. To schedule a consultation to learn more about domestic agreements and family law litigation, call 310-279-5166 or

contact the Kushner Legal Corporation today to schedule a consultation.

About The Kushner Legal
The Kushner Legal team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

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Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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A will must meet legal requirements to ensure the wishes of the testator are carried out upon death

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/11/2020 -- As a team that specializes in Wills, Trusts, and Estate litigation, Kushner Legal has experience drafting up wills for people who want to ensure their final wishes are carried put upon death. In California, the requirements for creating a valid will are set out in Division 6 of the California Probate Code. To learn more about creating a valid will, go to: https://kushnerlegal.com/how-to-make-a-valid-will-in-california/

As an Estate Lawyer in California, Lars Kushner has experience representing various parties, including named beneficiaries under a will who seek to protect their inheritance, unnamed beneficiaries who have been omitted from a will or trust, personal representatives, and executors appointed under a will or by a court.

For those interested in creating a will in California, Section 6100 of the Probate Code (Division 6) sets out the requirements, expressly stating that a will-maker must be 18 years of age or older and have an understanding of the nature of their property. Further, the will-maker must understand their relationship to their spouse and or children and understand whose interests are affected by the will. For the will to be valid, it must be signed by the will-maker and by two witnesses who cannot be named as beneficiaries.

In California, wills which are not executed within the formalities as set out in section 6110 of the Probate Code but which are handwritten and signed by the testator are considered to be holographic wills and are valid under California state law. California courts may also recognize documents executed outside the state of California that are compliant with the requirements of the relevant jurisdiction.

A properly crafted works to ensure that a testator's last wishes will be followed expressly upon death. Related to Will Making or Estate Planning, contact the Kushner Legal Corporation today to schedule a consultation.

About Kushner Law Group
The Kushner Legal team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Trust-based estate plans have a number of significant benefits for the trust-maker says Los Angeles attorney Lars Kushner

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/13/2020 -- Typically, when considering the benefits of Estate Planning, it's usually in the context of surviving friends, family, and dependents. However, at the Kushner Legal Corporation, it's important to note that the use of trust-based estate plans can have several significant benefits for the trust-maker. For more go to: https://kushnerlegal.com/personal-benefits-of-a-trust/

Benefit of Estate Planning and Trusts
A common concern raised during estate planning consultations is a discussion of the impact of incapacity and how that can affect an estate plan. A critical benefit of Trust-based estate plans is it will often name a successor Trustee who can step in if the worst should occur. The successor trustee can manage Trust assets thereby sidestepping the need for undesirable and costly legal proceedings like a guardianship or a conservatorship.

In the event a trust-makers becomes incapacitated, there are actions in place to makes sure their wishes are respected. Trusts can also act as shields to protect from court interference while a trust-maker is alive and this is a significant to the use of a trust instead of a will.

Benefit of a Trust
A second personal benefit to the use of a Trust is privacy. Trusts are private processes that are administered outside of the purview of the public probate court process. Probate can be costly and time-consuming and requires the notification of potential successors, trust-based planning avoids these issues entirely.

For questions or assistance about Estate Planning, contact the Kushner Legal Corporation today to schedule a consultation.

About The Kushner Legal Team in California
The Kushner Legal Team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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The way a property is titled can streamline estate planning cautions recommends lawyer from Los Angeles

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/11/2020 -- There are many things to consider when a property is purchased. One of the factors people often overlook is how to title the property for effective Estate Planning. For more, go to https://kushnerlegal.com/how-should-i-own-my-house-part-1/

Purchasing a home, whether it be a condo, a house or a vacation property is a huge life milestone. However, estate planning should be considered upfront as the title of the property can impact estate planning in Los Angeles, California.

Titling

Many people who purchase property do so and register the title in their own name. As the sole owner, this affords the most control over the property. One of the downfalls of owning property personally is that upon death, the property will not be transferred to your will, trust, or intestate beneficiaries without the involvement of probate court. This can be time-consuming and stressful. Additionally, if the property is valuable, there may be significant probate and legal fees.

Joint Tenancy
Joint tenancy with right of survivorship is an extremely popular method of titling property for married couples. Upon the death of a spouse, the property is transferred automatically to the survivor without the need for probate court. It should be noted that this method of titling property is not limited to spouses.

It's not possible to dispose of an asset held in joint tenancy in a will or have your individual share transferred to a trust. Once the deceased's share is transferred, the survivor will own the property in their individual name.

Part two of this blog will discuss the benefits of titling property through a Trust or LLC.

Remember, prior to completing the purchase of any property, speaking with an estate planning lawyer in Los Angeles, California is always advisable, contact Kushner Legal today to schedule a consultation.

About The Kushner Legal
The Kushner Legal team in Los Angeles was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90210

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Courts and the Probate impose limits on who has the ability to sue to respect the administration and wishes will-makers

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/15/2020 -- In the last post from Kushner Legal, West Hollywood estate lawyer Lars Kushner looked at the ability of a disinherited beneficiary to challenge a trust. For more, go to https://kushnerlegal.com/ability-of-disinherited-beneficiaries-to-challenge-a-trust-part-2/

The article specifically looked the decision of The California Supreme Court in the case of Barefoot v. Jennings in which the defense argued that allowing a beneficiary whose interest was terminated to sue, would "invite chaos" and permit disinterested parties (meaning parties with no legal interest) to "meddle" in the administration of the trust.

The court did not accede to the argument raised by the defendants and made the following comments regarding the interpretation of the Probate Code:

Indeed, the probate court is given broad jurisdiction " 'over practically all controversies that might arise between the trustees and those claiming to be beneficiaries of the trust.' "

(Id. at p. 765, quoting Estate of Marre, supra, 18 Cal.2d at p. 187.) Using such discretion, the court can preserve trust assets and the rights of all purported beneficiaries while it adjudicates the standing issue. As one court explained, interpreting section 17200 as we do here "not only makes sense as a matter of judicial economy, but it also recognizes the probate court's inherent power to decide all incidental issues necessary to carry out its express powers to supervise the administration of the trust."

(Estate of Heggstad, supra, 16 Cal.App.4th at p. 951.)3

The court also noted that the ruling, in this case, was limited in scope as the Plaintiff was not challenging the transfer of property in or out of the Trust but was rather seeking to have their beneficiary status restored. The challenge of property transfers by a disinherited plaintiff was viewed as a separate legal issue.

For those involved in estate litigation or those seeking to challenge a will or trust, the team at Kushner Legal estate lawyers on behalf of various parties, including named beneficiaries under a will who seek to protect their inheritance, unnamed beneficiaries who have been wrongly left out of a will or trust.Contact Kushner Legal today to schedule a consultation.

About The Kushner Legal
The Kushner Legal team in West Hollywood, California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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West Hollywood, CA – a critical issue in Trust and Estate litigation is the determining who has the ability to challenge a trust

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/16/2020 -- Is it possible for a disinherited beneficiary to challenge a trust? A new article posted by West Hollywood estate lawyer Lars Kushner explains that in Trust and Estate litigation, one of the most critical aspects is determining who has the ability to challenge a trust. For more, go to https://kushnerlegal.com/ability-of-disinherited-beneficiaries-to-challenge-a-trust-part-1/

In part one of the two-part series, the article explains that determining the answer means delving into the scenario involving the change. This is especially relevant in circumstances where competence is in question and there are changes to a previously determined estate plan.

The issue arose in a recent decision of the California Supreme Court, in the case of Barefoot v Jennings. The decision written by the Honorable Justice Chin overturned a decision of the California Court of Appeal and found that the Probate Code allows persons who had their beneficiary status revoked by way of amendment to challenge the amendment if they allege the change came as a result of incompetence, undue influence or fraud. It should be noted that this decision did not consider whether an heir who never had beneficiary status could make the challenge.

In discussing a number of changes made to the trust and the statutory scheme underlying the probate court, the court made the following relevant comment:

Reading the Probate Code section consistent with the statutory scheme as a whole, and examining the statutory language to give it commonsense meaning, we conclude that claims that trust provisions or amendments are the product of incompetence, undue influence, or fraud, as is alleged here, should be decided by the probate court, if the invalidity of those provisions or amendments would render the challenger a beneficiary of the trust

The defendants opposing the challenge argued that this interpretation would be detrimental to the execution of trusts as it would enable persons with no present interest (meaning no beneficiary status) to challenge trusts and could create a raft of litigation.

The Court's response to the defendant's argument will be addressed in the next post. For those involved in estate litigation or those seeking to challenge a will or trust, the team at Kushner Legal estate lawyers on behalf of various parties, including named beneficiaries under a will who seek to protect their inheritance, unnamed beneficiaries who have been wrongly left out of a will or trust. Contact Kushner Legal today to schedule a consultation.

About Kushner Law Group
The Kushner Legal team in Los Angeles, California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Contesting a legal will in the US is subject to the laws governing different each state

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/25/2020 -- Estate law can be messy and fraught with emotion. As an estate lawyer in Beverly Hills, the team at Kushner Legal advises that a contest must be brought no later than 120 days from the date the subject's will has been admitted to probate. For more go to: https://kushnerlegal.com/contesting-a-will-in-california/

The grounds for contesting a will in California include, but are not limited to:
a) capacity;
b) mental disorder and delusion;
c) undue influence;
d) duress;
e) revocation;
f) mistake; and
g) misrepresentation.

Many of these grounds can dovetail together. It is significant to remember that the burden of setting aside the will or the specific gift provision in the will always lies with the person seeking to make the challenge. The term "interested party" is not specifically defined in the California probate code and will be assessed by the Courts in each specific contest. Interested parties can include: children, spouses, registered domestic partners, and other beneficiaries.

For those searching for a proven estate lawyer in Beverly Hills, the team at Kushner Legal have experience acting as representation on behalf of various parties. This includes named beneficiaries under a will who seek to protect their inheritance, unnamed beneficiaries who have been left out of a will or trust, personal representatives and executors appointed under a will or by a court, and persons seeking to inherit when a close relative has died without a will (also known as an intestacy).

In cases involving a will contest or a trust contest, the Beverly Hills estate lawyers at Kushner Legal aim to resolve clients' cases in a timely and efficient manner, utilizing alternative dispute resolution methods wherever possible.

Estate and trust litigation can often arise at times when the litigants are in significant emotional trauma, and it's important to resolve conflicts with care and discretion. For those who feel they have been wrongfully omitted or underrepresented, the estate lawyers at Kushner Legal act as advocates and make sure their client's rights are protected.

To request a consultation, call Kushner Legal at 310-279-5166 or email info@kushnerlegal.com.

About The Kushner Legal team
The Kushner Legal team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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West Hollywood lawyer reveals what happens when no advanced health care directives are included in an estate plan

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/13/2020 -- As an estate planning lawyer in West Hollywood , the team at Kushner Legal previously discussed the importance of drafting an Advanced Health Care Directive as part of the California Estate Plan. Without a health care directive in place, the decisions made for an incapacitated loved one requiring a specific procedure can default to the California Probate Code. For more, go to: https://kushnerlegal.com/health-care-decisions-for-incapacitated-adults/

While estate planning is typically considered a step that's taken for family and friends, there is an aspect to Estate planning in California in which estate planning can be used to ensure the wishes of the will maker are carried out with respect to health care in the event of incapacitation.

Section 4701 of the California Probate Code provides a form which enables signatories to give advanced directions with respect to personal healthcare, and to name another individual as power of attorney for health care. This person can then make decisions before or during incapacity.

In the event that no Advanced Health Care directive is provided:
- Sections 3200 -3212 provide the remedy for health care decisions for adults who are not under conservatorship.
- Section 3201 permits a petition to be filed to determine whether a patient has the capacity to make decisions concerning existing or continuing conditions and if there is no capacity to designate someone to make those decisions in their stead.
- Section 3201 provides that the petition can be filed by a spouse, child, friend, relative or other interested party. It is also important to note that there are some limits to the relief that can be sought under these sections of the probate code.

For example, no order can be made to provide experimental drugs or for convulsive treatment, and there is nothing in this section of the code that can impair the ability of someone to choose treatment by way of spiritual means in lieu of medical treatment.

The most effective means to ensure personal wishes are followed—for a will maker as well as friends and family—is to meet with an estate planning lawyer in West Hollywood and have a properly drafted Advanced Health Care Directive drawn up.

The West Hollywood Estate Lawyers at Kushner Legal can assist in drafting an Advanced Health Care Directive as well as other documents related to wills, estate planning, and litigation. Schedule a complimentary consultation at 310-279-5166 or info@kushnerlegal.com.

About The Kushner Legal team
The Kushner Legal team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Estate Planning can lead to smoother transitions in situations where there can be high levels of conflict between partners and family members.

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/12/2020 -- Estate planning is vital for ensuring that upon death, the people nearest and dearest will be provided for. In the LGBTQ community, there can still be considerable acrimony between individuals and family members. As laws change, it's important to stay on top of changing state laws that can have significant estate and tax implications. For more, go to: https://kushnerlegal.com/estate-planning-for-the-lgbtq-community/

As an estate lawyer in Beverly Hills, the team at Kushner Legal works to produce legal and binding wills that ensure a client's final wishes are met. One of the most significant concerns in the process of Estate planning is the desire to ensure that children are taken care of in the event of a parent's death. A properly drafted Estate plan is critical in LGBTQ families where one parent may not be the legal parent of the children or where one partner may wish to provide for their partner's children in a trust but they have not been legally adopted.

If a person dies without a properly executed Estate plan, the law of the state where they resided will step in to guide the distribution of assets. California law names spouses and blood relatives as intestate successors, which means that blood relatives will stand to inherit even in circumstances where there may be an estrangement or discrimination between the deceased and biological family.

Estate planning is essential to minimize conflict upon a death so that estranged family members do not have the opportunity to meddle or interfere with the affairs of the deceased. Through the use of a properly drafted Trust, the assets of the Deceased can be distributed efficiently and privately without the need for court intervention in a process where access to information can be limited to beneficiaries.

The Beverly Hills Estate Lawyers at Kushner Legal are proud to assist members of the LGBTQ Community with Estate Planning and advice. Schedule a complimentary consultation at 310-279-5166 or info@kushnerlegal.com.

About The Kushner Legal
The Kushner Legal team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/ or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Beverly Hills Estate Lawyers and Attorneys shares the requirements of a valid will in California

Beverly Hills, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/20/2019 -- As an estate lawyer in Beverly Hills, the team at Kushner Legal knows that will planning can be complex. Wills are important estate planning documents that ensure that the wishes of a testator are carried out upon death. To ensure that their final wishes are executed quickly and accurately, a valid will must be created. For more, go to:
https://kushnerlegal.com/how-to-make-a-valid-will-in-california/

The requirements for a will to be valid in the state of California are set out in Division 6 of the California Probate Code. According to section 6100, a will-maker must be 18 years of age or older and have an understanding of the nature of their property. The will-maker must understand their relationship to their spouse and/or children and understand whose interests are affected by the will. For the will to be valid, it must be signed by the will-maker and by two witnesses who cannot be named as beneficiaries to the will.

In California, wills which are not executed within the formalities as set out in section 6110 of the Probate Code but which are handwritten and signed by the testator are considered to be holographic wills and are valid under California state law. 

California courts may also recognize wills that are executed outside the state of California if they are compliant with the requirements of the jurisdiction where they were executed.

As an estate lawyer in California, the team at Kushner Legal can draft up a will and work to ensure that the will maker's wishes are executed as intended. To learn more about how the team at Kushner Legal in Beverly Hills can assist with will planning and other estate planning needs, schedule a complimentary consultation at 310-279-5166 or info@kushnerlegal.com.

About The Kushner Legal Team
The Kushner Legal team in California was founded on the principle that a small law firm should be able to offer the same level of legal advice as a big firm at an affordable cost. A unique combination of legal experience and creativity allows the professionals at Kushner to come up with creative and practical solutions for a variety of legal problems.

For additional information, please visit https://kushnerlegal.com/or call 310-279-5166.

Kushner Law Group
Lars Kushner
Phone 310-279-5166
Company website: https://kushnerlegal.com/
433 N. Camden Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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