Santa Clarita Estate Planning Video Library

Santa Clarita wills and living trusts attorney Robert Mansour on "Out of the Rough" with Fred Arnold

During this video segment, local Santa Clarita, CA lawyer Robert Mansour discusses some of the basics of estate planning including the Big Four documents most estate plans should have. This segment followed a "personal injury law" segment which is why Robert is listed during the interview as a "personal injury lawyer." Robert helps clients with their estate planning matters in Santa Clarita, CA and its communities of Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Newhall and beyond.

Interview with Robert Mansour

Robert Mansour is a wills and living trusts attorney serving Santa Clarita, California. During this television segment on the SCV Today program, hosts Tami Edwards and Dave Caldwell intervew Robert about some estate planning basics including "What's the difference between a will and a living trust" and other issues regarding inheritance, probate, and more. To learn more about SCV Today, visit http://www.SCVToday.com.

5 Easy Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Family

There are some steps you can take without a lawyer's help to make sure your family has some basic protections in place. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office for more guidance.

Trust Administration and Probate Checklist

During this video, Santa Clarita wills and trusts lawyer Robert Mansour offers some guidance about what to do when someone passes away. This checklist provides you with important information on what to do whether that person had an estate plan in place when they died or not. Please note this is NOT an exhaustive list of things to do when someone passes away. However, it will give you some guidance on some things to start thinking about. Make sure you discuss your particular circumstances with an attorney.

Estate Planning Questionnaire Single Person

This video walks you through the single person Estate Planning Questionnaire. The PDF version of this form is available on the Get Started page, and this video can help you fill out the form.

The Estate Planning Questionnaire Married Couples

This video walks you through the Estate Planning questionnaire for married couples. The PDF version of this form is available on the Get Started page, and this video may be useful to use as a guide when filling out this form.

Santa Clarita Lawyer Discusses Living Trusts

During this video, Santa Clarita wills and trusts attorney Rob Mansour explains what a living trust is and how it works. A living trust is essentially a "contract" where you outline what happens with your "Stuff"; you decide who gets what and under what conditions. Anything "in" your trust is governed by your own rules.

Naming Guardians for Your Minor Children

Estate planning attorney Rob Mansour explains how to go about naming guardians for your minor children. If you have children under the age of 18, then it is important taking time to consider who should be guardians for your children in the case that something happens to you. These guardians will have the legal authority to act on behalf of your children.

Naming Minors as Beneficiaries on Life Insurance

During this video, Rob Mansour discusses the issue of whether or not to name minors as beneficiaries on life insurance. When naming beneficiaries on life insurance policies, you have to be very careful when naming minors. If your children are under age, the insurance company will not be able to give them their money until they are eighteen years old. There are several options you should consider to protect your children.

Dangers of Joint Ownership

During this video, Santa Clarita Wills and Trusts lawyer Robert Mansour discusses the dangers of joint ownership. Although it is a popular way to hold assets in this country, joint tenancy and joint ownership are not always the best ways to own real estate, ban accounts, investments, and other assets.

Introduction to Estate Planning

Estate planning lawyer Robert Mansour explains the basics of estate planning in this brief introduction. Robert handles wills, living trusts, power of attorney, and other estate planning matters. Creating an estate plan is a great way to get our legal matters in order and to protect our estate.