Articles Posted in Estate Planning

At Chaney Counsel, we offer estate planning services to help you protect your wealth and create a legacy for your loved ones in Los Angeles County. Our estate planning lawyers draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We tailor every plan to your needs. Whether you want to preserve family assets, reduce taxes,…

Common Estate Planning Misunderstandings Families Face Many people assume that once they have a will, their estate planning is complete. While a will is an important legal document, it is often only one part of an effective estate plan. Families are frequently surprised to learn that a will alone may still lead to delays, court…

When most people hear the words estate planning, they think of death, worst-case scenarios, or something they’ll “get to later.” That mindset alone keeps many families from putting even a basic plan in place. But estate planning isn’t really about death.It’s about control, clarity, and care, especially while you’re alive. Control: Keeping Decisions in Your…

Many Californians believe trusts are only for the wealthy. In reality, a Revocable Living Trust is one of the most important planning tools available, especially in California, where probate is expensive, time-consuming, and public. Below are the three groups who benefit most from having a trust. 1. California Homeowners Under Probate Code §13100, estates exceeding…