Estate Planning

It is vital to address any financial, tax, medical, and business matters in your estate plan should you pass unexpectedly or become unable to care for yourself.  Having a qualified attorney makes this process infinitely easier.

The Law Offices of Ollie P. Manago assists clients who need estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents.  Attorney Ollie Manago's thorough understanding of California estate planning law ensures your assets and wishes are protected and followed.  She carefully crafts estate planning documents so they comply with all relevant rules and regulations.

Wills

Wills allow individuals to express their intentions regarding the disbursement of property after death.  Wills can be written, updated, or revoked at any time prior to the deceased's passing.

While wills are one of the best and simplest estate planning tools, language within a will must be precise so your wishes cannot be misinterpreted or misconstrued by third parties.  Ollie Manago drafts and updates wills to state your wishes clearly.  She is here to give you the support you need.

Trusts

Another common estate planning tool, trusts can stand alone or work in conjunction with wills.  Trusts have the ability to minimize estate taxes, protect assets, disperse funds over a stipulated period of time, and fulfill other duties.  Common types of trusts include the following:

  • Testamentary trusts
  • Living trusts
  • Revocable trusts
  • Irrevocable trusts
  • Bypass trusts
  • Disclaimer trusts
  • Medi-Cal trusts
  • Charitable trusts
  • Trusts for minors
  • Special needs trusts

Ollie Manago provides valuable advice on what sort of trust best fits your purposes.  She tailors the details of the trust to your specific situation.

Power of attorney documents

Though not used as often as wills or trusts, power of attorney documents are also useful for protecting your wishes.  These documents give the author the ability to appoint a representative to act on their behalf in the event of their permanent or temporary incapacitation. 

Ollie Manago helps clients create general power of attorney documents—where the appointed person has control over your legal, financial, and health decisions—or more specialized documents where the appointed attorney has limited decision-making rights.

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For a helping hand

Located close to Miracle Mile and the Staples Center, The Law Offices of Ollie P. Manago serves businesses, families, and individuals in Orange, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties.  For clients unable to reach our office during the regular business day, we have evening and weekend hours available by appointment.

Contact our Wilshire Blvd. office for a free initial consultation with a qualified lawyer.

¿Se habla español? Our law firm assists Spanish-speaking clients in Southern California.