Terri E. Hilliard, PC

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Five Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Proper estate planning is not just for the rich and famous. Surprisingly, however, that is a common misconception. Every adult American has an estate worth planning, regardless of their net worth. In this article we review some critical estate planning concerns.

Learn how you can avoid making common estate planning mistakes ...

Welcome to Terri E. Hilliard, PC of Westlake Village, California, located in the beautiful Conejo Valley.

You cannot stop the world from changing…
But, you can use new techniques to protect you and your loved ones…

Using her decades of experience, Terri E. Hilliard helps clients develop their unique "LIFE PLANTM." This program not only eliminates the probate process and unnecessary estate taxes and costs, but protects clients from unanticipated disability difficulties, creates security for their spouse and children against predators and creditors, and assures the timely and orderly transfer of assets.

Life is fragile and unpredictable…
it can end at any time…Have you made or updated your Trust?

Committed to providing effective, quality estate planning services, Terri E. Hilliard, PC also presents "LIFE PLANTM" workshops to the community and various educational workshops to clients and Professional Advisors. The next series is set to begin soon. Call the office for more details.

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We serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout California.

From within Ventura County, including Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Oak View, Ojai, Oxnard, Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Santa Susana, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Westlake Village, and Wood Ranch.

From within Los Angeles County, the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas, including  Acton, Agua Dulce, Agoura, Agoura Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Canyon Country, Castaic, Chatsworth, Eagle Rock, Encino, Frazier Park, Glendale, Gorman, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Lancaster, Mission Hills, Newhall, North Hills, North Hollywood, North Ranch, Northridge, Palmdale, Panorama City, Porter Ranch, Reseda, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Saugus, Sherman Oaks, Stevenson Ranch, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, Topanga, Tujunga, Universal City, Valencia, Van Nuys, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills, and several other area cities.

From within Los Angeles County, the San Gabriel Valley, and surrounding areas, including Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Flintridge, Glendora, Irwindale, La Canada, La Canada-Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Puente, La Verne, Monrovia, Pasadena, Pomona, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Temple City, Vernon, Walnut, West Covina, and several other area cities.

From within West Los Angeles County & the beach areas, including Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Century City, Culver City, Hermosa Beach, Highland Park, Hollywood, Long Beach, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Pacific Palisades, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Westchester, Westwood, and several other area cities.

From within the Greater Los Angeles County area and surrounding areas, including Carson, Cerritos, City of Industry, Commerce, Downey, Downtown Los Angeles, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, La Habra, Lakewood, Long Beach, Montebello, Monterey Park, Montrose, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Silverlake, Torrance, and several other area cities.

Our law firm also represents estate planning clients within Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County.

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