Administering an estate can be a complex process. It requires an in-depth understanding of probate and tax laws. The estate must be inventoried, the assets appraised, beneficiaries need to be notified, and debts need to be paid. Income taxes must be filed and paid, and assets must be distributed in a timely manner. Assets that were properly addressed and protected in an estate plan can be distributed more quickly and cost-effectively than through probate court. Other assets are generally subject to probate court administration.
If you have been named executor or trustee of any estate, it is essential to have an experienced estate planning lawyer assisting you. If you do not follow the law or the terms of the will or trust, you can be subject to a lawsuit and be personally liable.
Bezaire, Ledwitz & Borncamp has exceptional experience in estate administration. We help to ensure that the trustee or executor of an estate fulfills the deceased's wishes in context of the probate code and in compliance with California law. Our lawyers have supervised the estate administration process in hundreds of complex, high net worth estates.
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We know how to assure the successful transfer of an estate's assets and the well-being of your family, while we minimize any estate problems and tax liabilities. When necessary, we will enlist the services of experts such as CPAs and financial planners to effectively administer an estate.
Few, if any, law firms can match our firm's expertise in this field. Samuel Ledwitz and two of our "of counsel" attorneys have been certified by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization in the area of Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law. Samuel Ledwitz holds an advanced post-doctorate LL.M. degree in Estate Planning, and two of our "of counsel" attorneys have also earned LL.M. degrees in Taxation.
Our attorneys' credentials demonstrate our firm's understanding of the complex estate planning issues. One of our paralegals is also a licensed attorney in Florida and Ohio. We are highly qualified to handle complex and high net worth estate administration. When it becomes necessary to file claims to resolve issues, our firm is ready to handle your probate litigation needs.
Contact the Pasadena Estate Administration Lawyers of Bezaire, Ledwitz & Borncamp
Call 310.817.6043, toll free at 877.504.0319, or contact our Southern California estate planning law firm today to schedule your free initial consultation. We maintain offices in Torrance, West Los Angeles, Long Beach and Pasadena. Our attorneys speak languages in addition to English, such as French, Hungarian and Mandarin.
