Law Offices of Lisa S. Golshani
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While meeting with clients, as a Calabasas estate planning lawyer, I often hear this question: "Should I add my family member to my accounts as a joint owner, or set up a Power of Attorney?" While adding a joint owner might seem like the simpler sol ...
As an elder lawyer in Calabasas, I've noticed a recurring theme when helping families navigate the downsizing process. Parents often struggle to part with possessions because they hope to pass them down to their children. Yet when meeting with adult ...
As a San Fernando Valley estate lawyer, I've seen many family businesses flourish across generations. Unfortunately, I've also witnessed others falter during transition, not because of market conditions or competition, but due to inadequate successi ...
As a North LA County probate lawyer, I've witnessed firsthand how scammers exploit families during their most vulnerable moments. The days and weeks following a loved one's passing should be a time for healing and remembrance – not defending against ...
Many of us hesitate to change professional relationships, especially when it comes to legal matters. As a Calabasas estate planning lawyer, I often meet people who feel somehow "tied" to their original estate planning attorney, even when that relati ...
As a San Fernando Valley estate lawyer, I often meet grandparents who want to provide financial support for their grandchildren while ensuring their generosity doesn't inadvertently create complications. Whether you're thinking about college funding ...
One of the most frequent questions I hear as a Calabasas trust lawyer is, "Is my estate large enough to justify a living trust?" Behind this question often lies a deeper concern: "Am I making the right choice for my family's future?" Let me share so ...
As a Calabasas trust lawyer, I often meet families who've been targeted by aggressive marketing from what's known as a "trust mill." These clients usually come to us worried, clutching generic trust documents that aren't worth the paper they're prin ...
You've carefully built your retirement savings over decades, but did you know that once inherited, these accounts could be vulnerable to creditors? As a Calabasas estate lawyer, I've seen too many families surprised when inherited retirement account ...
As a San Fernando Valley estate planning attorney, one of the most common questions I hear from families is about student loan debt after death. With student loan debt in America reaching unprecedented levels, it's a crucial topic that affects many ...