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Inheritance Lawyers in Los Angeles : Protect your Inheritance Rights

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Clients often resort to inheritance lawyers a bit later than they should.   The nature of inheritance is that it requires interpretation by lawyers as to the intent of the person who left the will or trust. What the client’s beliefs are regarding their inheritance rights governs how the lawyers proceed with the case.

Inheritance Lawyers in Los Angeles can assist you with the following types of cases:

  1. Administering estates of decedents.
  2. Resolving disputes involving inheritances and property of the decedent.
  3. Contests of Wills and Trusts.
  4. Litigation and recovery of assets belonging to the estate.
  5. Effectuating distribution of the assets of the decedent to his or her rightful heirs and beneficiaries.
  6. Insuring that an appropriate accounting of the decedent’s assets is given by the administrator or executor.
  7. Determining ambiguities in wills and trusts.

If you are in need of advice regarding inheritance rights in Los Angeles, call our Inheritance Lawyers in Los Angeles at: 818.340.4479 or Email: Info@Sirkinlaw.com.

Inheritance Disputes

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In Los Angeles, Inheritance disputes generally arise after a person dies, and the range of disputes can be very broad.  In many cases, the disputes have arisen long before the inheritance battles begin, and often during the life of the parent or the deceased person.   Some of the disputes involving inheritances can include:

  1. Whether a property should be sold;
  2. Who should inherit the assets?
  3. Whether someone should be entitled to live in the property;
  4. When does the property get sold, and at what price.
  5. Who gets the personal property of the decedent?
  6. Rights of second spouses to the estate.
  7. Determination of application of prenuptial agreements to estate assets.
  8. Determination of rights of third parties to assets of decedent.
  9. Determination of rights of the decedent to assets in hands of others.

We are here to assist you with all aspects of inheritance disputes in Los Angeles. To talk to us about disputes involving inheritances, call: Mina Sirkin at 818.340.4479 fro a free probate, estate and inheritance consultation in Los Angeles County.

 

Probate Attorney Los Angeles

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When do you need to hire a probate attorney in Los Angeles?

A probate attorney should be hired when you need to transfer assets of a decedent to his/ her heirs.  Many times, our Los Angeles based clients need assistance with determining whether a probate filing is needed.  We start our client interview with determining what assets exist, and whether there are any assets which will pass outside of probate.

Assets which pass by contract, usually do not go through probate.  Examples of such an asset may be a life insurance which has a beneficiary.  If the beneficiary of the life insurance is deceased, and no contingent beneficiary was named in the policy, the asset may end in a probate case, but those types of cases are rate.

Other types of assets which do not go through probate are bank accounts which have beneficiaries named in the account records.

To find out whether a particular estate actually needs probate, call Probate Attorney Los Angeles, Mina Sirkin at 818.340.4479 or Email us at: info@sirkinlaw.com.

Los Angeles

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Hiring a Probate Attorney in Los Angeles is rather an easy task.  While the market is saturated with probate attorneys, there are very few attorneys who have as much experience as Sirkin Law Group.   Only a handful of probate law firms in Los Angeles have a Certified Specialist in Probate on staff with over 20 years of experience.

When hiring a probate lawyer, look for the following:

  1.  Number of cases handled in probate.
  2. Specialty in Probate Law.
  3. California Board Certified Specialist Designation in Probate.
  4. Personal Service.

We strive to give our clients the best possible service.   Our fees are reasonable, and when appropriate, we offer contingency probate fee arrangements.   Call us at 818.340.4479 or Email us at: Info@sirkinlaw.com for more information on hiring a probate attorney.

Heir Lawyers in Los Angeles Ca

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Heir Lawyers in Los Angeles California

Managing the interests of an heir in Los Angeles can be very complex.  Often, executors and estate administrators do not understand the extent of the rights of an heir.

Heirs in California can request:

  1. The executor to inventory.
  2. The executor to account.
  3. That an executor is removed for good cause.
  4. Question the actions of an executor.

If you have questions regarding whether or not an executor or administrator is able to take a certain course of action, please call us.  Our lawyers are experts in helping heirs in Los Angeles, California.  We have represented thousands of heirs in Los Angeles County since 1992.

Email:  Info@Sirkinlaw.com

Call:  818.340.4479

 

Is Your Trustee Disloyal?

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A California trustee may not be disloyal to the beneficiaries of the trust which he/she manages.   California law has a long-standing history of protecting beneficiaries from disloyalties by trustees.

If you suspect that a trustee has done any of the following, please call us to discuss your rights:

  1.  Trustee is attempting to sell the trust property to himself.
  2.  Trustee has sold the property to himself at less than fair market value.
  3.  Trustee has treated a beneficiary unfairly.
  4. Trustee has stolen the trust assets.

We protect rights of beneficiaries from disloyalties by trustees in California.  Our attorneys have over 24 years of experience getting surcharge judgments against trustees who fail in their duties.

Call Mina Sirkin, Trust Attorney Los Angeles to discuss your rights as a beneficiary. Tel.: 818.340.4479 or Email: Info@SirkinLaw.com for an appointment.

What is considered an inheritance in California?

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An inheritance can be received via an estate or a trust.  In case of an estate, the inheritance is distributed by a court order in California to the rightful heirs and beneficiaries of the decedent.  In case of a trust, the inheritance is distributed as if there is a contractual obligation by the trustee to distribute the assets to the beneficiaries of the trust.

A trustee who delays the distribution of the assets of the trust beyond a reasonable time, can be held accountable for his or her actions.  An executor who delays the distribution of the assets from the probate estate, can be held accountable and may be surcharged for failing to timely close the estate.   If you are a beneficiary of a trust or an estate, and there are unusual or unreasonable delays, please do not wait.  Call us and we can guide you in obtaining your inheritance in a timely way.

Inheritance Lawyers Los Angeles: Mina Sirkin 818.340.4479 or Email: Info@SirkinLaw.com

Lost Trust

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The petition for determination of validity a lost trust and its construction can be filed in California.
Those persons with knowledge of the terms of the trust, may submit testimony of their
recollections, and if the court agrees with the construction, the trust may be constructed, even if lost.

Litigating a Lost Trust in California: Our Certified Specialist, Mina Sirkin can assist you in matters involving construction of lost trusts in California.  Contact our office at 818.340.4479 or Email: Info@SirkinLaw.com for an appointment.

Lost Will

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Most people wonder if the Court will admit a lost will in California.   In California, a lost will can be admitted, as long as certain criteria are met.   If you are faced with a situation where only a copy of will is found, call us and we will advise you as to whether it can be used in a probate proceeding in Los Angeles County.

We have litigation many cases where e a will was lost.   Active as attorneys since 1992 strictly in the areas of wills, trusts and probate, we specialize in unusual and complex probate cases in Los Angeles.

8223.  The petition for probate of a lost or destroyed will shall
include a written statement of the testamentary words or their
substance. If the will is proved, the provisions of the will shall be
set forth in the order admitting the will to probate.

Lost wills and holographic wills (handwritten wills) pose special challenges in admission in court.   Legal advice is necessary to determine if a lost will can be admitted in California.

Lost Wills Attorney: Call Mina Sirkin probate attorney, to discuss a lost will with our attorney: 818,340.4479

Veterans Limited Time Offer- Living Trusts

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POUR-OVER WILL

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY (Assets)

ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE

MEMORANDUM OF TRANSFER

PREPARATION OF 1 GRANT DEED TRANSFER TO TRUST

PERSONAL PROPERTY TRANSFER & ASSIGNMENT

HIPAA RELEASE & AUTHORIZATION FOR DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH CARE INFORMATION

NOMINATION OF GUARDIANS (For Families With Minor Children)

TRUST TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

FUNDING LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSETS

CERTIFICATION OF TRUST

VETERANS LIMITED TIME OFFER:

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Married Coupled ($595)

**Does not include special needs trusts for disabled beneficiaries, or sophisticated trusts.  Package is a special offer honoring those who served.

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