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CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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22
DEC
2018

Why it is More Important Than Ever to Name a Digital Executor

For centuries, wills and estate plans have dictated how a person wishes his or her estate to be handled after passing away. However, with the advent of the Internet age, people must now consider how they wish to handle their digital estate in addition to their physical one. More...
16
JUL
2018

Why Is “Avoiding Probate” Such a Big Deal in Estate Planning?

If you’ve been researching the field of estate planning or shopping around for estate planning options, you have probably heard the phrase “avoid probate” mentioned here and there as a reason for choosing one option over another. If you have been intimately involved in a probate...
12
FEB
2018
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How Much Does It Cost to Go to Probate in Los Angeles County?

You may have heard the phrase “avoid probate” mentioned in materials related to estate planning, and wondered what the big deal about probate really is. There are many reasons to avoid probate, not the least of which is that it causes delay and hassle for beneficiaries, and can...
30
NOV
2015

Celebrity Estates In The News

While millions of fans are saddened by news about celebrities who pass away, these stories frequently have added drama as various heirs fight over the distribution of the estate. These stories remind us that having a well-crafted estate plan is crucial if you hope that your...
26
OCT
2015

Consulting A Pasadena Estate Planning Attorney Before Writing Someone Out Of Your Will

Your will is not a static document but rather a reflection of your current intentions—a reality that makes it important to revisit all your estate planning documents anytime something changes in your life. One such change is when you wish to write a person out of your will. This...
20
JAN
2015
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What Does a Probate Attorney Do?

Probate can at times be a long and complicated legal process that determines how a decedent’s estate will be distributed. Most trusts and estates attorneys advise their clients on ways to avoid probate but if someone dies with a will, or testate, or without one, or intestate,...
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