Encino Estate Planning Lawyer
An estate plan can become complicated when your family, property, business interests, and financial accounts all need to be considered together. Our estate planning lawyer in Encino can help you make decisions about what happens to those assets, who can act for you, and how your family is provided for in the event you are unable to.
Stonewood Law Group P.C works with clients to create and update estate plans based on their circumstances, including plans involving real estate, trusts, business interests, and multigenerational families. The process can be completed fully remotely for your convenience, and we communicate in English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Armenian.
Call (213) 457-0497 today to schedule a free consultation.
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A Great Attorney
“Adam was a pleasure to work with to get all of my estate planning in order.”- Brian R.
Estate Planning for Life in Encino
Estate planning can involve more than deciding who inherits the family home. The way your property is titled, how a business is owned, and what changes in your family can all affect the plan.
Planning Around What You Own
Encino homeowners may hold substantial real estate alongside investment accounts, retirement assets, business interests, and other property. How those assets are titled can matter just as much as who is supposed to receive them.
For example, a revocable living trust generally only controls property that has actually been transferred to the trust. A home purchased or substantially changed after an estate plan was created may call for the plan to be reviewed.
Refinancing can also create a practical issue. A lender may require a property to be temporarily transferred out of a trust, making it important to consider whether the title needs to be restored afterward. For Encino homeowners with valuable properties, keeping ownership and estate documents coordinated can be an important part of the planning process.
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Lasting RelationshipsEstate planning is about more than preparing documents. Stonewood Law Group builds lasting relationships with individuals and families, helping them plan for the people and priorities that matter most.
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Accessible ServiceClients deserve an estate planning process that is understandable, approachable, and within reach. Stonewood Law Group combines personalized service with affordable options and flexible consultations.
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Personal GuidanceEstate planning can feel overwhelming, especially when there are unanswered questions. Stonewood Law Group provides hands-on guidance and clear explanations from the first conversation through completion.
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Comprehensive PlanningEstate plans should account for the details that matter today and the changes that may come tomorrow. Stonewood Law Group helps clients build thoughtful plans with the important pieces working together.
Planning for the People Who Depend on You
Estate planning also means thinking about the people who may need to make decisions or receive support. Wills and trusts can address inheritance, while powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives address important decisions during your lifetime. Parents may also want to consider how assets should be managed for children rather than simply leaving property outright.
Planning for What Changes
An estate plan should have room for life to change. Buying or selling property, starting or transferring a business, marriage, divorce, incapacity, or children reaching adulthood can all create reasons to revisit existing documents.
For professionals and business owners, succession planning may also take into account how an ownership interest can be handled if the owner dies or becomes unable to work. Planning ahead can give families a clearer framework before probate, conservatorship, or trust administration becomes necessary.
Let Us Help Preserve Your Legacy
Practicing since 2015, our lawyer takes a hands-on, accessible approach to estate planning and works with both straightforward and sophisticated, high-net-worth estates. Clients who work with Stonewood Law Group P.C receive explanations, letters, and guidance throughout the process.
Call (213) 457-0497 or contact us online today.
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