Whittier CA, like a number of other satellite cities in LA County, has a rich history. And, the city still beautifully maintains some of that in historic districts and homes. But there is much more to Whittier today. In fact, it continues to be one of the most prominent and popular areas around Los Angeles metro. It’s popular not only for its nostalgic vibe. It’s popular for a vibrant community backdrop, with a full complement of attractions, business interests and… Read more
We may hear a lot about the City of Anaheim CA. And, often that can be due to its hosting of none other than Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. But with that in mind, the City of Garden Grove possesses an equally strategic location. In fact, a few of its areas are practically next door to the Magic Kingdom. At the same time, that’s far from all the city has to offer. In fact, Garden Grove homes and neighborhoods… Read more
When you have the responsibility of handling and liquidating an estate’s personal property, nothing may initially help more than an estate sale. And, once you have sorted out and removed personal items from the estate, you can set up and monitor that process, on your own. Although, that may not be viewed as one of the best benefits of having an estate sale. It can often require much time and meticulous attention, for one thing. Or, you can rely on… Read more
Many people do not know what differentiates a probate from a trust property. They may often think both are much the same thing. But truth be told, the only main thing they have in common is the handling of someone’s property upon their passing. And, the difference between probate and trust processes becomes clear beyond that. In fact with probate, lack of a will or key will stipulation gets typically involved. As a result, the steps that follow would involve… Read more
An Administrator or Executor amounts to basically the same position. They are someone who is designated to carry out the terms of an estate plan, upon the death of the estate owner. The deceased names that person in their will. Or if no will exists, someone still must carry out those duties. In effect, an Administrator. And, both assignments simply become a personal representative for the proper overseeing and settling of the probate or trust process. In fact, Administrator and… Read more
How is it possible? We’re about to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023. Just the same, it seems like we must be almost getting used to the speed a year flies by lately! We may as well after all, since there’s no stopping the advancement of time! This time of the season gives us a chance to reflect back on the soon-to-be-past year. Not just with presents, it may give us a chance to “wrap things up.” Then,… Read more
At one time or another, many of us find ourselves asking about wills versus trusts. We may need to know how they relate and what the difference is between them. At the same time, the nature of a will versus a trust can seem perplexing. As a result, it makes perfect sense to understand them well. For instance, those intending to designate the proper handling and distribution of an estate, must know how trusts and wills work. That said, we’ll… Read more
Whenever the PFAC yearly conference comes around, you won’t find the LaRoche Team inattentive. Instead, you’ll find us enthused and prepared! That’s how seriously we take our roles as PFAC sponsors. In fact, as 27th PFAC Education Conference sponsors, we geared up well in advance. And, it had us thrilled to attend, as we are each year. It’s an event we haven’t missed for over ten years now. PFAC stands for Professional Fiduciary Association of California. And perhaps at no… Read more
When the topic of living trusts comes up, it is often contrasted with the topic of probate property. And, many folks are not sure what the difference is between them. Although truth is, a wide difference exists. Let’s start with probate. It is one way of handling the estate of a deceased person. In fact, it is the handling of such property with supervision by the court. That said, probate can be a lengthy process. And since costs of the… Read more
From the LaRoche team’s point of view, it’s a pleasant and enriching experience to catch up with acquaintances and partners. Also, it’s exciting and enriching to see new faces, meet new people. In fact, the LaRoche Team wouldn’t pass up that kind of opportunity! No, and that’s why they’re 45th Annual Trust and Estate Conference sponsors. As a result, they’re putting their full support behind this USC Gould School of Law event. And, they’re continuing a legacy of sponsorship. For… Read more
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