What to Do If Your Sibling Tries to Take Over as Executor of an Estate
Family relationships can become strained after the death of a loved one, especially when disagreements arise about who should manage the estate. It’s not uncommon for one sibling to take control, or try to, before the probate court formally appoints an executor. When this happens, it’s important to understand your rights and...
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How to Handle Probate When There Are Multiple Wills
When a person leaves behind more than one will, it can create confusion and conflict among family members. Multiple wills may surface for many reasons, such as when the deceased made updates over time or drafted different wills for property in separate states. Whatever the reason, determining which document is valid becomes...
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What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will in California?
When someone passes away without a will, California law determines how their property is distributed. This situation, known as dying intestate, can create confusion and conflict for surviving family members. Without a written will, your wishes aren’t automatically known, and the state steps in to decide who inherits what.
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What Is the Difference Between a Beneficiary and an Heir
Some people believe that the words Beneficiary and Heir mean the same thing and that they are interchangeable, but there are very distinct differences between these two terms.
What Is a Beneficiary?
A Beneficiary refers to those whom you specifically...
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What is a Living Will?
A Living Will is a legal document that specifies your wishes regarding life-prolonging medical treatment and makes these wishes known to others.
You may believe that you will communicate such wishes to your family members and doctors if you become seriously ill or if...
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Attorney Scott D. Fisher Speaking at WEHO Chamber Event
We are excited to announce that Attorney Scott D. Fisher will be speaking at the upcoming West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Small Business Seminar Series: Life Gift and Beyond Trusts. This event, hosted by the Mass Mutual Financial Group, is the second in a series of events dedicated to public education on...
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Attorney Scott Fisher to Speak at Probate Seminar
Attorney Scott Fisher is looking forward to speaking at a one-day seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute on July 17, 2015. The seminar, titled “The Probate Process from Start to Finish,” will be held from 8:30 AM to 4:40 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage, California.
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Scott D. Fisher & Associates Celebrates 20th Anniversary
With each passing year, our law firm looks back on all that we’ve accomplished since opening our doors. This year is an especially significant one, because March 15 th signifies the 20 th anniversary of the founding of our law firm. We are thrilled at this accomplishment and feel that it is a testimony to the...
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Eldercare Locator
Scott D. Fisher & Associates has been assisting clients with estate planning, health care directives, living wills, powers of attorney and elder law for over 25 years. It is important for elders to know their rights and to seek advice when needed. Please contact our office at (323) 989-4860 to schedule a...
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Planning Your Estate
In any area of life, those that are proactive and prepared for anything always have the upper hand. With estate planning services from Scott D. Fisher & Associates, you can beat the future by planning for your estate, your affairs and your family's financial provisions. With a wide range of legal services,...
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What to do if you are threatened by neighbors…
Watch Attorney Scott D. Fisher talk about what to do if you are threatened by neighbors on the nationally-syndicated America Now News Show.
Click on the link "Foreclosed or abandoned houses threaten neighbors" or cut and paste the URL into your web browser:
http://www.americanownews.com/story/20034150/rundown-house
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Is your neighbor’s dog a nuisance?
Many people have had experiences with noisy dogs in the neighborhood who bark at all hours of the day and night. Perhaps your neighbor has just such a dog, or even worse, a vicious dog.
Attorney Scott D. Fisher was featured on the nationally-syndicated news show America Now, where...
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