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FIDUCIARIES (AND OTHERS) BEWARE—AN OVER-REACHING RELEASE MAY BE VOIDABLE

By Christopher D. Carico, Esq.* and Golnaz Yazdchi, Esq.**

Reprinted with permission of the State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section, From Volume 21, Issue 4, (2015) of the California Trusts and Estates Quarterly.

I. INTRODUCTION

The majority of contested trust proceedings are resolved before trial, frequently as a result of a successful mediation between the parties. The…

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Happy Holidays from Carico Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP

As we celebrate the joy of the holidays, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with you. We wish you and your family peace, prosperity and happiness in the coming year. Happy Holidays!

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U.S. News–Best Lawyers® Release 2019 “Best Law Firms” List

On November 1st, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the Ninth Edition of “Best Law Firms” rankings.

We are excited to announce that Carico Glowacki Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP has been included in this elite and extremely impressive group of law firms. Our South Bay boutique firm ranks in the top tier in Los Angeles for Trust & Estates Law.

Carico Glowacki Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP is also one of only…

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Super Lawyers Selects William G. Benz as a Southern California Rising Star

SuperLawyers®, a rating service of outstanding lawyers, has recently released its list of 2018 Southern California Rising Stars.  Carico Glowacki Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP is proud to announce that William G. Benz is among the 2.5% of attorneys in California to be selected as a Rising Star. Mr. Benz is a seasoned litigator is the firm’s trust and estate litigation and business transactions department.  He assists a broad array of clients, ranging from…

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Anton Yelchin Died Without a Will, His Parents Now Seek Control of His Estate

Do I need an estate plan if I am relatively young and healthy?

Anton Yelchin, star in the movie Star Trek Beyond, recently died at the young age of 27.  The actor died due to injuries caused by his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which rolled backward down his driveway and pinned him between the vehicle and the gate to his home.  Yelchin, who was not married and had no children, did not leave a will. …

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