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At the San Fernando Valley Law Offices of Jonathan Leventhal, I provide personal attention in matters related to wills, trusts, and estate planning. I serve clients in Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, West Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village, Aguoura Hills, Santa Clarita, Valencia, Thousand Oaks, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch and Simi Valley. I represent families and individuals throughout Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
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Information About Estate Planning
- Basic Estate Planning
- Wills
- Probate
- Trusts
- Asset Protection
- Planning for Your Blended Family
- Non-
Traditional Families - Special Needs Trusts
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Living Wills
- Long Term Care Planning
- Conservatorships
- Glossary of Terms
Create a Comprehensive Plan to Avoid California Probate Court
Having a Living Trust allows you to create a plan for handling your assets that does not require probate court supervision. Instead, you decide what assets to put in the trust and name a trust administrator. Although there are expenses with setting up the trust and administration fees, when significant assets are involved it is usually more cost effective to have a Living Trust than to incur the costs involving probate.
Reasons for a Living Trust -
If you own real estate, a Living Trust allows you to transfer property directly from the Trust to the beneficiary you designate. Instead of Probate Court supervision, the Trust Administrator you specify (Trustee) oversees the transactions. If you own multiple properties, especially across multiple states, a Living Trust allows an easier method of transfer to your beneficiaries and will avoid multiple probate proceedings.
How you set up your Living Trust is confidential and administration of your estate is not part of the public record as in probate. Generally, the terms of your Living Trust are only shared with your named beneficiaries and Trustee.
A Living Trust allows you to use the items you place in it (homes, property, etc)
but upon your death, the transfer to those you designate happens much faster than
in probate. To protect items not initially listed in your Trust, a pour-
An Estate Planning Lawyer Taking Responsiveness to a New Level
My San Fernando Valley area legal practice is dedicated to helping people make good decisions and secure arrangements to protect and provide for the ones they love. Planning may be an emotional process, and you don’t need an attorney who treats you like a case rather than an individual. I am highly responsive to your needs and I return client phone calls quickly — in fact, I guarantee that I will do so in two business days or credit the client with $100 toward legal fees, if all fees are paid the client receives a check.
Set Up a Free Consultation -Contact My Woodland Hills Office
I am happy to discuss your situation and propose the best option. My office is conveniently
located near the 101 Freeway. Evening and weekend appointments may be arranged if
needed. Importantly, you will meet with me, attorney Jonathan Leventhal, not a paralegal.
To schedule a consultation Email me or call 818-
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