Gabriel B. LenhartMar 13Executor To A Will: Responsibilities That Come With This JobIf you have been named an executor in a will, you probably have quite a few questions and concerns. When a loved one passes away, you are bo
Gabriel B. LenhartMar 3What is Probate? Avoid The Painful Probate ProcessHere in California, probate proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. It's no wonder so many people take steps to spare their families
Gabriel B. LenhartJan 9Letters Testamentary: Get Exactly What You NeedIf you’re the executor of an estate, you have plenty of responsibilities. You need to gather and inventory assets, pay debts and expenses...
Gabriel B. LenhartOct 16, 2019How To Avoid Probate: Plan Ahead, Avoid ProbateMost people believe that having a last will and testament will help them avoid probate, but that misconception can cause a lot of...
Gabriel B. LenhartDec 11, 2018Death & Finances: Let Us Help You During This Difficult TimeIt can be a confusing and distressing time when a loved one passes away. If you're responsible for making the funeral arrangements or...
Gabriel B. LenhartApr 11, 2017Beware the Pitfalls of Transfer on Death DeedsOn January 1, 2016, AB 139 passed which purportedly created a new way for California property owners to transfer real property to their i...
Gabriel B. LenhartAug 5, 2016Strategies to Keep Your Money in Your FamilyCurrently, if you’re single, you can own up to $5.45 million in assets before your heirs have to worry about paying estate taxes. We’re ...
Gabriel B. LenhartMay 5, 2016Lessons to Learn in the Wake of Prince's DeathThe untimely death of superstar Prince has brought a surprising issue to American living rooms: estate planning. If current reports are c...
Gabriel B. LenhartDec 9, 2015New Year’s Resolution: Protect My FamilyEvery January 1st, many of us set resolutions or goals for the upcoming year, in the hopes of breaking old habits and starting the New Ye...
Gabriel B. LenhartSep 6, 2015Protecting Your Heirs: Spendthrift TrustsMany families have concerns about their potential beneficiaries’ or heirs’ spending habits. If you are worried that your child, grandchil...
Gabriel B. LenhartAug 13, 2015Wills vs. TrustsThe question inevitably crosses my desk at least once a month, “Do I really need a trust, isn’t a will enough?” Predictably, the returni...
Gabriel B. LenhartMay 7, 2015Is Your Estate Plan Obsolete?There are many different kinds of trusts, some more complex than others and were used in the past for tax benefits. While these tax benef...
Gabriel B. LenhartApr 16, 2015When to Update Your Estate PlanMost people put a lot of time and thought into creating their estate plan in order to save their family from the complexities and adminis...
Gabriel B. LenhartJan 17, 2015Estate Planning Lessons Learned from CelebritiesCelebrities appear to live fantastic lives full of glitz and glamour, and have all the access to professional advice that money can buy. ...
Gabriel B. LenhartNov 16, 2013Pitfalls of A/B TrustsThere are many different kinds of trusts, some more complex than others and are used for tax benefits. While these tax benefits may have...
Gabriel B. LenhartMay 17, 2013Estate Planning 101The certainty that the only certainties in life are death and taxes has existed almost since time immemorial. These certainties are a fun...
