Estate Administration

In Palm Springs, art, architecture, and design aren’t just aesthetic choices. They’re reflections of identity. A meticulously restored Alexander home. A contemporary photography collection. A house filled with curated pieces gathered over decades. These aren’t just assets; they’re your legacy. Unless they’re treated as such in your estate plan, they can be overlooked, mishandled, or lost altogether. In my practice, I’ve worked with many clients whose lives are steeped in design and creative expression—but whose estate plans don’t yet reflect the significance of those assets. [...]

When most people think about estate planning, they focus on the documents: wills, trusts, powers of attorney. But few realize that even the most carefully drafted estate plan can unravel if the wrong person is put in charge of carrying it out. That person is your executor (or successor trustee, in the case of a trust)—and their role is more than symbolic. They are the one tasked with collecting your assets, paying debts and taxes, distributing inheritances, and ensuring your wishes are honored. But what [...]