The Law Offices of Georgia N. Kezios offer a wide variety of legal services, while maintaining personalized attention to a client’s every need. Ms. Kezios represents clients in the following practice areas: Estate Planning - No matter what the size of your estate, estate planning is vital. Without solid estate planning by a competent attorney, you can't be sure that that your property will go to the people you want, in the way you want, and when you want. However, a great estate planning attorney, like Georgia N. Kezios, can do much more than that, she can save you as much as possible on estate taxes, court costs and attorneys' fees. Most importantly, solid estate planning ensures your loved ones won't be burdened with unnecessary red tape, delay, and financial confusion after your passing. All estate plan should include, at minimum, two important instruments: More and more Americans are using revocable (or "living") trusts to avoid probate and to manage their estates both during their lives and after they're gone. A complete estate plan should also include a pour-over will, advanced health care directive and durable power of attorney for assets. And at times, a conservatorship or guardianship must be put in place to arrange for decisions made on the person's behalf. As you might imagine, planning for all these elements and making sure they all fit the client's needs requires a rare combination of experience, expertise, and careful consultation with the client. Attorney Georgia N. Kezios puts all those qualities to use for anyone in the greater Los Angeles area including Orange County, Long Beach, Norwalk, Bellflower, Downey and more. Contact her law office today for more information on your specific situation. Probate and Trust Administration Logically following estate planning is probate and trust administration - putting the estate plan into operation. "Probate" refers to the court process by which the state recognizes the validity of a will. This can often be a long, drawn-out process, but an experienced attorney like Georgia N. Kezios can make it as painless and expedient as possible for either fiduciaries or beneficiaries. Trust administration does not usually require the court pleadings or filings that probate entails, but it has many similar administration, distribution and tax issues that require careful, organized attention. For fiduciaries, it is imperative to comply with all relevant laws and avoid personal liability. For beneficiaries, Georgia N. Kezios takes special care to represent families with caring counsel, guidance and direction. Because of the stress that legal proceedings often times add to a difficult situation, Ms. Kezios strives to complete the formal process as quickly as possible, always focusing on the best interests of the clients and their family. If you're in the greater Los Angeles area, including Orange County, Long Beach, Norwalk, Bellflower, etc., and you need help with probate or trust administration, contact her law office today. Landlord / Tenant Law - As most everyone knows, sometimes a relationship between a landlord and a tenant can go sour. Whether you own residential or commercial property, one unit or a hundred units, Attorney Georgia N. Kezios can help in all areas of property management. She deals with: - Lease Drafting and Review
- Evictions / Unlawful Detainer Actions
- Breach of Contract Claims
- Constructive Eviction Cases
- Other disputes involving Security Deposits, Utility Bills, Landlord Liens, Subleases, Property Issues, and Collection Actions.
For such cases she will go anywhere in the entire Los Angeles area, including downtown L.A., Orange County, San Bernardino, Riverside County, Ventura, Pasadena, Downey, Bellflower, Long Beach and more. Contact her law office today. Family Law - Few legal areas are as emotionally charged as family law. A large legal category that includes: - Divorce or Legal Separation
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Paternity
- Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Non-Support Cases, Arrearages, and Visitation
- Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements, Domestic Abuse, Temporary Orders Spousal Support, Alimony, Modifications, Terminations
- Guardianships, and all other financial or property-related disputes.
A major recent change in family law is that many family disputes are resolved faster, with less bitterness, by avoiding litigation. Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR ) can settle many divorces and child support disputes, without the expense and hostility of a stressful court battle. If you want your family law issue remedied quickly, easily, and cheaply, an experienced Family Law attorney like Georgia N. Kezios will find a way. If you're in the greater Los Angeles area, including Orange County, Long Beach, Norwalk, Bellflower, and more, contact her law office today. Business Organization - If a business is carefully constructed, its daily operations and income tax payments will be well suited to both the business and its owners. Ms. Kezios reviews the goals and individual facts of each case to recommend the best entity, whether that be a Limited Partnership (LP) or General Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Corporation, or other entity. It's important not only to pick the right business entity, but also to choose the best options and specifics under each. Ms. Kezios begins with an initial conference and decision-making, proceeds to document preparation and filing with appropriate authorities, and then completes post-formation activities, from preparing bylaws to arranging for director or shareholder resolutions. Her work is always done with the highest standards of professionalism. If you're in the greater Los Angeles area , including Orange County, Long Beach, Norwalk, Bellflower, and more, contact her law office today. Business and Commercial Law - The Law Offices of Georgia N. Kezios delivers solutions for its business clients, whether they are: - Building or acquiring facilities or equipment
- Contemplating business mergers or acquisitions
- Contracting for the purchase or sale of goods and services
- Developing policies, procedures, handbooks and agreements concerning employees and independent contractors
- Attempting to comply with the wide array of rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, statutes and laws effecting businesses
- Constructing standard contracts for goods and services
- Acquiring new or additional real estate for the conduct of business
- Seeking enforcement of a contractual obligation
- Defending claims brought against the business
With Ms. Kezios on your business' side, any situation that arises, including litigation, will be dealt with according to the highest standards. If you're in the greater Los Angeles area, including Orange County, Long Beach, Norwalk, Bellflower, and more, contact her office today. |
