Agoura Hills Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer for Wills, Trusts and Probate Matters

Estate planning is important. And it's not just for the wealthy. When you plan your estate or are dealing with probate court after the loss of a loved one, an attorney at the Stephens Law Group may be able to help. Attorney James D. Stephens is a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law. Armed with a thorough knowledge of this area of law, he has the experience and dedication necessary to help clients achieve their estate planning goals. The firm represents clients throughout California, focusing on Agoura Hills, Westlake Village and the Conejo Valley area of Ventura County and Los Angeles County. Your lawyer should understand how important your family is to you, and strive to help you get peace of mind when it comes to their future and well-being.

How an Agoura Hills Estate Planning Lawyer May Help

Our attorneys have helped clients in all aspects of estate planning and probate law including the creation of a will or trust as well as trust administration, probate administration, and estate litigation. Clients come to the firm for matters of business formation and succession planning, setting up specific trusts such as a special needs trust, charitable trusts, IRA inheritance trusts, or even pet trusts.

Probate and estate planning are complicated areas of the legal system. They involve IRS matters, creditor claims, property taxes, estate taxes, income taxes, gift taxes, generation-skipping transfer taxes, and any related issues for an individual's or family's assets, both real estate and personal property. Our estate planning attorneys have helped clients draft and finalize a Will specifically tailored to their wishes, leaving clear instructions for their wealth and property after they pass away. It is important to each individual who comes to the firm with concerns for the future of their spouse, children and other loved ones. Providing one-on-one legal counsel is crucial when planning for the client's heirs, when settling an estate, or properly administering a Trust for a beneficiary. You need legal representation from an attorney who will listen to you, and make sure every detail is covered!

Speak with an attorney today!

Planning your estate is vital. Having the help of an attorney who understands this area of law thoroughly and what it means for you and your family can make a great difference in the success of your Trust, Will or other estate planning matters.

Contact an Estate Planning Attorney in Agoura Hills to find out what can be done for your own estate plan, and to ensure the future of your loved ones is more secure.