Trust lawyers in California can help people create a legally binding living trust, special needs trust, complex revocable inter vivos trust, Crummey trust, charitable lead or charitable remainder trust, or other types of irrevocable trusts agreements such as QRPTs and GRATs. Estate planning attorneys can help you understand the benefits and limitations of avoiding probate. Important state and federal tax consequences should be considered for any marital, charitable or generation skipping trust.
ACTEC is a fellowship of attorneys seeking to improve trust, estate and tax laws, as well as the procedures and ethics of attorneys who work in those fields. Many of the top trust and estate attorneys belong to this respected organization.
Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) of the Southeast District Bar Association - The SEDBA in Norwalk, CA, sponsors a non-profit lawyer referral service certified by the State Bar of California and recognized by the American Bar Association. The Southeast District Bar Association's LRS helps the public find an attorney in Norwalk, CA, and the surrounding areas in the southeast portion of Los Angeles County. The service charges a $40 consultation fee that allows you to talk with a local attorney for a 30 minute consultation to discuss your case. The fee is waived for Personal Injury, Social Security Disability or Workers' Compensation cases.