Estate planning is one of those responsibilities that it always seems acceptable to push to another day. This leads many families into difficult situations where a loved one has passed on and left an unsettled estate. Families in these situations are burdened with the need to settle so many details when they should be allowed to come together and grieve.
Our firm is here to offer experienced guidance on all elder law and estate-related issues such as:
- Wills and trusts — Estate planning instruments like trusts and wills offer different ways to approach the question of what becomes of your assets and property when you die. Each has distinct advantages that we can help you understand.
- Powers of attorney — A power of attorney allows you to identify people you trust to make important financial and health care decisions for you if you should become incapacitated.
- Advance healthcare directives, health care proxies and living wills — Everyone wants to stay in control of their own health care choices. We can use different methods to ensure that people know what you would want in terms of medical care and end-of-life choices.
Help Navigating The Probate Process
Being named as the personal representative for a deceased loved one's estate is an honor. But, it is also a responsibility. One that most people are not familiar with is how to successfully carry this out. From inventorying the estate to paying off creditors and all of the other aspects of the role of a personal representative, people can truly benefit from having an experienced attorney there to take over responsibility or provide guidance.
Decades Of Combined Experience
At Ekizian Law, our firm is here to build the estate plan you need. We will get to know you, your estate and what you want to accomplish with your estate plan. We will explain all of the options and develop a plan that is tailored to you and your family. Attorney Tamar Ekizian has more than 25 years of experience helping people with challenging legal matters and she is committed to helping you.
Estate Planning And Probate Attorneys Serving Van Nuys And Throughout California
When the time comes to build an estate plan or you to serve as a personal representative for a loved one's estate, turn to Ekizian Law. To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers, call 818-506-4723 or contact us online.