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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Paramount Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • With a dream of establishing a law firm that makes a positive difference in the lives of both its clients and its employees, Angela Bellanca Klenk founded Beach Cities Estate Law... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Beneficiary Representation, and 3 more

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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 27 lawyers1 award

  • We are a business and entertainment law firm, with a particular focus in the Real Estate, Finance and Entertainment industries. Our clients trust us to achieve their objectives by... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate, Corporate Governance, and 5 more

William Lalor
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Preserving Your Legacy

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Law, Probate Administration, and 12 more

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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Brooke Law Group provides expertise in all areas of Estate Planning for individuals and families throughout Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. Call Now.

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Living Trusts, and 27 more

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Darrell Brooke
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • We provide trusted representation focused on solutions for real estate matters, business law, estate planning and probate.

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Real Estate, and 5 more

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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • Thompson & Colegate LLP traces its history to 1915 when the firm was known as Craig, Sarau & Thompson. These partners took office space in downtown Riverside, California. In 1916,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 29 more

Derek Diemer
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers3 awards

  • SERVICE LOYALTY SOLUTIONS.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEminent Domain, Business Law, and 14 more

Robert D. Bergman
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Firm Focus on Employee Benefits Law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersClosely Held Business Law, Closely Held Business Estate Planning, and 41 more

Robert K. Butterfield
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Cunningham Legal

4.5
20 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Since 2005, the skilled attorneys at Cunningham Legal have been helping individuals, business owners and families throughout California to accomplish their objectives. Our legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCalifornia Estate Planning, California Living Trust, and 7 more

Downs Law

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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law Contracts, Prenuptial Agreements, and 7 more

Chris Downs
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The DLJ Law Firm

5.0
15 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Welcome to The DLJ Law Firm, P.C., a trusted name in the legal industry. Led by Mr. Jackson, a renowned legal professional, our firm has earned a stellar reputation for delivering... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Litigation (Will, Trust, Estate and Real Property), and 2 more

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Dorian L. Jackson Esq.
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Experienced Lawyers Serving Santa Monica & Pasadena for Estate Planning, Wills & Elder Law. Top Rated AV Preeminent. Free Initial Consultation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts and Estates, Guardianship and Conservatorship, and 21 more

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Joseph E. Deering Jr.
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Spousal Support, and 16 more

Drorit Raiter
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • The Leader in Healthcare Reimbursement Law. SAC specializes in addressing reimbursement issues relating to claim denials and contract disputes with Commercial and GOVT payors by... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersHealth Care, Managed Care and Commercial Insurance Representation, and 15 more

Shadi Shayan
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Alkana Law

4.5
31 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Pasadena Attorneys Resolve Complex Civil IssuesReputable Southern California law firm handles business law, real estate and estate planning mattersAt Alkana Law in... Read More

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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • The law firm of Curtis & Burnight has a long history of providing professional legal services to the greater Long Beach community. The firm provides a variety of general civil... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Corporate Law, and 11 more

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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers1 award

  • Sacks, Glazier, Franklin, Lodise, McMurtrey & Scheerer, LLP focuses exclusively on trusts & estates litigation involving estates with substantial assets for individuals,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Litigation, Trust Litigation, and 3 more

L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
2 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We are a firm that focuses on Family and Criminal defense. You will work with Mr. Chacon personally. Located in West Covina and handle cases at all courts in L.A., Orange,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersDivorce, Child Custody, and 60 more

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L. Dominic Chacon
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 21 lawyers2 awards

  • Established in 1981 by the dynamic duo of siblings, Tom Ferruzzo and Jim Ferruzzo, Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo, LLP has traversed an unconventional path to become a distinguished legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, New Vehicle Dealership Specialty, and 9 more

Brown & Streza, LLP

4.7
57 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 28 lawyers2 awards

  • Integrated estate, business, and charitable planning from a tax perspective.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and 27 more

Stone | Dean LLP

5.0
1 Review
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Stone | Dean is a full service law firm focused on solving problems. We represent individuals and businesses in all aspects of litigation and business transactions.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Litigation, General Civil Litigation, and 9 more

Jeffrey Eliot Karpel
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • "Representing our clients with their business and estate planning needs for more than 30 years."

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Business Law, and 17 more

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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Over 50 Million Recovered--Our firm is experienced in injury matters & understands the difficult time you're going through. We'll guide you through the process and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAirbnb Accident, Amazon Delivery Truck Accident, and 51 more

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Jennifer Eseed
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Cox Law Group, Inc.

5.0
9 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estates, Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorships, Medi-Cal, Inheritance, Living Wills, Estate Planning for Disabled, Elderly and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 14 more

Cynthia R. Cox
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  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Highly skilled attorneys with experience in probate & trust administration, probate & trust litigation, estate planning and conservatorships.

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate & Trust Administration, Probate & Trust Litigation, and 2 more

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John J. Jamgotchian

4.6
4 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Taking care of your business is our business.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Commercial and Civil Litigation, and 51 more

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John J. Jamgotchian Esq.
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Olson Law Firm

4.7
26 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Experienced Real Estate, Business Litigation, and Collections Law Firm; Reasonable Rates. Our Attorney is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker. Call 866-755-1959 for a Free and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, General Litigation, and 287 more

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Shawn M. Olson
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Varner & Brandt LLP

4.6
66 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 29 lawyers2 awards

  • With legal roots in Southern California since 1873, Varner & Brandt utilizes the deep relationships developed in the communities we serve to anticipate the needs and opportunities... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate and Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, and 5 more

Petrov Law Firm

5.0
24 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • The Petrov Law Firm, established in 2014, provides reliable counsel and outstanding legal representation to persons throughout San Diego County who need help with making estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Dog and Animal Bites, and 12 more

Daniel Petrov
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Stone & Sallus LLP

5.0
17 Reviews
  • Serving Paramount, CA and Los Angeles County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • We practice law as a tool to advance your business objectives and to reduce your legal problems when they become a burden. We provide comprehensive legal solutions to the extent... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Real Estate Law, and 21 more

Jason M. Stone
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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

I am trustee for an irrevocable trust what do the words health, education and maintenance mean?

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Answered by attorney Dwight Edward Tompkins (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Dwight Edward Tompkins
Health, education and maintenance are the necessities for the beneficiary or beneficiaries named in the trust. They mean exactly what the common meaning of those words mean. Health = doctors, medicines, treatments, hospital, etc., Maintenance means food, shelter, clothing, i.e., the maintenance of the beneficiary or beneficiaries. If you are not the beneficiary of the trust, and I presume that you are not because of the trust being irrevocable, then you may not pay your bills from the trust. Assuming your CPA has read the trust, and I have not, and he or she has reached that conclusion, then you should be very careful not to use the trust assets for your own benefit. You would be wise to seek the counsel of a qualified trust attorney.
Health, education and maintenance are the necessities for the beneficiary or beneficiaries named in the trust. They mean exactly what the common meaning of those words mean. Health = doctors, medicines, treatments, hospital, etc., Maintenance means food, shelter, clothing, i.e., the maintenance of the beneficiary or beneficiaries. If you are not the beneficiary of the trust, and I presume that you are not because of the trust being irrevocable, then you may not pay your bills from the trust. Assuming your CPA has read the trust, and I have not, and he or she has reached that conclusion, then you should be very careful not to use the trust assets for your own benefit. You would be wise to seek the counsel of a qualified trust attorney.
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Can I still receive the lump sum if the person has passed and I have power of attorney over that individual?

Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
A power of attorney dies with the maker. If you are not the named beneficiary and there is no named beneficiary, it will need to go through probate.
A power of attorney dies with the maker. If you are not the named beneficiary and there is no named beneficiary, it will need to go through probate.

How will the interest and penalties affect the transfer of property into our name?

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Answered by attorney Glen S Shearer (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Furniss, Shearer & Leineweber
Have the mortgage company pay off any amounts owed out of the refinance. The probate should have deeded you the property as part of the estate proceeding so it should already be in your name if it was devised to you.
Have the mortgage company pay off any amounts owed out of the refinance. The probate should have deeded you the property as part of the estate proceeding so it should already be in your name if it was devised to you.
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