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Protect your family and preserve your legacy with a living trust from our Glendale office. Located right here on Brand Boulevard, we've served Glendale families for over 25 years.
Schedule Free Consultation (818) 291-6217Looking for an experienced living trust lawyer in Glendale? As Glendale's longest-established estate planning firm, our trust lawyers understand the unique needs of our community — from preserving family homes in Verdugo Woodlands to protecting business assets in the downtown corridor.
A living trust is the foundation of a solid estate plan for Glendale homeowners. Unlike a simple will, a living trust allows your family to avoid the time-consuming and expensive California probate process at Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Your assets transfer immediately to your beneficiaries without court involvement, keeping your family's private matters out of the public record.
As your Glendale living trust attorney (also called a trust lawyer), we provide comprehensive estate planning services that protect your home, investments, and family legacy. Our packages start at just $575 for individuals and include everything you need for complete asset protection.
When you choose our firm as your Glendale trust lawyer, you get more than just document preparation. You get a trusted advisor who understands California trust law inside and out. As an experienced trust lawyer serving Glendale families, I personally review every trust to ensure it meets your specific needs—from protecting your Verdugo Woodlands home to planning for your children's inheritance. Your Glendale trust lawyer will guide you through every step, from initial consultation to trust funding.
Because Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, probate cases are filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012). The LA County probate backlog is severe — families often wait 12-18 months to complete the process, paying 4-6% of the estate in legal and court fees.
A properly drafted and funded living trust lets your Glendale family skip probate entirely. Your successor trustee can distribute assets immediately without court involvement. If probate is unavoidable, our probate attorneys have extensive experience at Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
As Glendale's longest-established estate planning firm located right here on Brand Boulevard, we understand the distinct needs of families across our city's diverse neighborhoods. From the hillside estates of Verdugo Woodlands with their panoramic views and $2-4 million price tags, to the charming Craftsman homes of Rossmoyne and the luxury properties along Kenneth Road, each area presents unique estate planning considerations.
Glendale homeowners face particular challenges under Proposition 19. Many families purchased homes decades ago when Glendale was more affordable—a $50,000 home bought in 1985 may now be worth $1.8 million. Without proper trust planning, your children could face a property tax increase from $3,000 to over $22,000 annually. Our living trust strategies help preserve your low tax base where legally possible, particularly important for families in Chevy Chase Canyon, Emerald Isle, and the Adams Hill area.
Because Glendale is in Los Angeles County, any probate proceeding would be filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown—a 25-minute drive that becomes a 12-18 month legal journey. The LA County probate backlog means your family would pay 4-6% of your estate in fees while waiting for court dates. A properly funded living trust lets your successor trustee distribute assets immediately from our Glendale office, keeping your family's matters private and efficient.
Whether you own a condominium near the Americana at Brand, a multi-generational home in La Crescenta, or investment property in Downtown Glendale, our team provides personalized estate planning that reflects your family's values and protects your legacy.
Our Glendale trust lawyers offer comprehensive estate planning services tailored to local families' needs. Each service is handled by an experienced living trust lawyer.
The cornerstone of your estate plan. Avoids probate, maintains privacy, and gives you full control during your lifetime. Easily amendable as your circumstances change.
Catches any assets not transferred to your trust during your lifetime. Ensures everything ends up where it belongs, with your trust as the ultimate destination.
Designates someone to manage your finances if you become incapacitated. Avoids the need for a conservatorship proceeding.
Specifies your medical treatment wishes and names someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if needed.
We guide you through transferring your Glendale property and other assets into your trust — the crucial step many attorneys skip.
Life changes — so can your trust. We help you update beneficiaries, trustees, or other provisions as needed.
Our Glendale trust lawyers offer transparent, flat-fee pricing with no hourly billing surprises. Know exactly what your living trust lawyer will charge upfront.
Without a living trust, your estate will go through California probate — a costly, time-consuming court process that can take 12-18 months and cost 4-6% of your estate in fees. At Stanley Mosk Courthouse, families wait months just for their first hearing. A properly funded living trust lets your family skip this entirely.
Already have a trust? When the time comes, our trust administration services guide your successor trustee through their legal duties.
A comprehensive living trust package from our firm starts at $575 for individuals and $695 for couples. This includes the trust document, pour-over will, power of attorney, healthcare directive, and trust funding guidance. Our Glendale clients receive the same personalized service as our Glendale office clients.
Yes, if you own real estate in Glendale, a living trust is essential. Without one, your family will face California probate at Stanley Mosk Courthouse — a process that takes 12-18 months and costs 4-6% of the estate value. A living trust bypasses this entirely.
A will must go through probate court after you pass away. A living trust avoids probate entirely — your successor trustee can distribute assets immediately. For Glendale property owners, this means avoiding Stanley Mosk Courthouse and keeping family matters private.
Prop 19 changed California property tax rules significantly. Without proper planning, your children may lose your low property tax base when they inherit. Our living trust strategies can help Glendale families preserve their tax benefits where legally possible.
We can typically complete your living trust package within 1-2 weeks. After your initial consultation, we draft the documents, review them with you, and handle the signing ceremony. Most Glendale clients are fully protected within two weeks.
Yes! While our office is in Glendale, we serve Glendale clients through video consultations, email, and mail. Documents can be notarized locally. We've helped families throughout California without requiring office visits.
Without a living trust, your Glendale property will go through probate at Stanley Mosk Courthouse. This means 12-18 months of court proceedings, public records of your assets, and fees of 4-6% of your estate value. A living trust avoids all of this.
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