Professional Fiduciary Services

Trust & Estate Administration

Professional Fiduciary Services

Trust & Estate Administration

We advocate for our client’s well-being and dignity,
with a high standard of respect, integrity and compassion

Professional fiduciaries work closely with a team of estate planning and probate attorneys, financial advisors, bankers, CPAs, health care providers, and other related agencies.

When Is Trust Administration Needed?

Trust administration is a crucial process that occurs in various situations involving trusts. It entails the management, distribution, and compliance with the terms outlined in a trust document. In this summary, we will explore the key circumstances when trust administration is typically required, including the death of the trust's creator, the irrevocability of the trust, the entitlement of beneficiaries to receive assets, ongoing management and investment duties, and resolution of trust-related disputes. Understanding these situations can help individuals and trustees navigate the trust administration process effectively.


When Is a Estate Administration Needed?

Estate administration is a vital process that comes into play when managing the affairs of a deceased individual. It involves various tasks, such as asset distribution, debt settlement, and compliance with legal requirements. In this summary, we will explore the key circumstances that typically necessitate estate administration, including the passing of an individual, the presence or absence of a valid will, complexities of assets or financial matters, and the resolution of disputes or challenges. Understanding these situations can help guide individuals and executors through the estate administration process effectively.


When Is a Conservatorship Needed?

A conservatorship is a legal arrangement that is typically required in specific situations where an individual is unable to make decisions or manage their own affairs due to incapacity or vulnerability. This summary explores the key circumstances that commonly necessitate a conservatorship, including lack of decision-making capacity, absence of advance directives or power of attorney, concerns of exploitation or abuse, management of financial matters, and healthcare decision-making. Understanding these situations can help individuals and their families navigate the process of establishing a conservatorship when necessary.


Two Estate Planning Bedside Books

(Recommended Reading)

Help Yourself Understanding Your Inheritance Plan

My name is Lis G. Ortiz. I was fortunate to have Estate Planning and Probate Attorney Mr. Jeffrey Condon as my employer and mentor during my 20 years as a paralegal in the inheritance field. Reading his books influenced my decision to become a Professional Fiduciary. I cannot recommend enough these books to those seeking for answers in the estate planning arena.

The Living Trust Advisor

The Living Trust Advisor is an expert guide for both advisors and their clients on the complex process of establishing, living with, and maintaining a living trust.

Beyond The Grave

This expert, one-of-a-kind handbook shows you how to provide for the family fairly and equitably estate planning, facilitate charitable giving, and avoid probate


Professional Fiduciary Services

TRUST ADMINISTRATION


The value of our trust administration services lies in the expertise, efficiency, and impartiality we bring to the management of assets, compliance with legal responsibilities, and facilitation of a smooth and fair distribution process. It allows beneficiaries to have confidence in the proper administration of the trust and ensures the preservation and realization of the trust's intended benefits.

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION


Our estate administration services provide invaluable assistance and expertise in managing the complex process of settling an estate. We alleviate administrative burdens, ensure compliance with legal requirements, facilitate efficient asset distribution, and help navigate complex situations, providing peace of mind and a smooth transition for the family during a challenging time.

ESTATE EXECUTOR


Our estate executor services provide expertise, relieve burdensome administrative tasks, ensure compliance with legal requirements, facilitate efficient asset management and distribution, and provide conflict resolution support. By entrusting the responsibilities to a professional executor, families can navigate the complexities of estate administration with confidence.

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST ADMINISTRATION (SNT)


Special Needs Trust administration services provide invaluable support by preserving public benefits, offering comprehensive financial management, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, providing individualized care and support, offering long-term planning, and delivering peace of mind to families. Thus, families can enhance the well-being of their loved ones with special needs.

POWER OF ATTORNEY'S AGENT


Power of Attorney's agent carries immense value as we are entrusted with important responsibilities and decisions on your behalf. By acting in your best interests, managing financial and legal affairs, making healthcare decisions, advocating for your rights, and providing continuity and support, we contribute significantly to the well-being and peace of mind of the principal during critical times in their life

CONSERVATORSHIP / GUARDIANSHIP


Our conservatorship and guardianship services offer invaluable support in protecting and caring for vulnerable individuals who are unable to manage their personal and financial affairs independently.
By providing financial management, decision-making, legal protection, advocacy, and support, conservators ensure the well-being, security, and quality of life for those under our care.

Testimonials

Lis G. Ortiz has been my assistant and paralegal for over 16 years. During that time, she got more and more fiduciary-related work in connection with my trusteeships of various trust and estate administrations. In all cases, Ms. Ortiz was found dependable, trustworthy, and reliable. But even more impressive is Ms. Ortiz’s work ethic. I am very happy and proud she decided to follow this path and became a private professional fiduciary, making it her new passion.

Jeffrey L. Condon

Estate Planning Attorney, LA, CA

Lis has worked with me as a paralegal for more than two years, assisting me with administering trusts and estates for my clients.  I have been impressed by the breadth of her knowledge and experience and her excellent judgment.  She is extremely honest and reliable, highly effective and efficient in her work, and a lovely and pleasant person to work with. I am very pleased she has become a licensed professional fiduciary. I would recommend her highly.

Lorie H. Kraus

Estate Planning Attorney, LA, CA

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