Los Angeles County Estate Planning Attorney
Guiding Clients through Estate Planning & Probate
Los Angeles County is located in Southern California and as of the 2010 census, had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states. The city of Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second-largest city in the United States. As one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the nation, LA County is a culturally rich area with many popular points of interest including Olvera Street, the Greek Theatre, the Hollywood Bowl, China Town, the Queen Mary and many more.
Are you looking for an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to assist you with an estate planning or probate matter in the Greater Los Angeles Area? If yes, you have come to the right place. Our founder, Mary E. Mullin, Attorney at Law has over two decades of experience in the field of estate planning and probate; when you come to our office, you are in very good hands. We are intimately familiar with the field of estate planning and California's probate laws and laws regarding intestate succession, which go into effect when someone dies without a will. Whether you are interested in establishing a powerful and effective estate plan that will be a critical component to your overall financial plan, or if you need professional guidance through probate, we're here to offer you the knowledgeable and professional assistance you deserve.
Wealth Management & Legacy Planning in LA County
It is a common misconception that estate planning is only for the elderly or the wealthy. On the contrary, estate planning should be a part of everyone's financial plan regardless of age or wealth. While the will and powers of attorney are the cornerstones of an estate plan, an estate plan goes beyond arranging for the distribution of one's personal belongings. An estate plan can appoint a guardian for minor children, it can name an executor to settle an estate, and it can plan for incapacity and arrange for long-term care without draining one's life savings.
In an era when housing prices are significant and when the future of Social Security is uncertain, individuals must take their financial security into their own hands by planning early on to ensure financial security during the golden years. As a Los Angeles County estate planning attorney with over two decades of experience, attorney Mullin will listen carefully to your long-term goals and help you establish a plan that will ensure that your visions become a reality.
Were you appointed as an executor or an administrator for an estate? The probate process consists of appointing a personal representative to pay all debts and claims against the estate and distribute what's left to the beneficiaries named in the will or in the absence of a will, according to state law. Probate is a complicated and lengthy process whereby the executor is held to the highest standards of fiduciary duty. Probate should never be handled without the assistance of a qualified lawyer. We represent executors and administrators in the administration of estates and through the probate process. With our help and guidance, we can make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.
If a complication arises, our firm is willing to seek extra help whenever our clients need it. For example, if litigation arises through the administration of a trust or when a will is offered to probate, we are willing to refer the case to another attorney if it is beyond our comfort zone. We want to ensure that our clients receive the best representation possible and we are prepared to provide solutions if a case is confronted with significant legal issues.
Contact Mary E. Mullin, Attorney at Law to arrange your free initial case evaluation!