Law Office of Gregory I. Becker

Law Office of Gregory I. Becker Mr. Becker is a Probate and Estate Lawyer. His firm prepares Wills & Trusts, handles court supervised probate matters and administers Living Trusts.

Probate is a court-supervised process for transferring a deceased person's assets to the beneficiaries listed in his or her will. It is a common process for those that do not establish a Living Trust. Probate is generally expensive, time consuming and is not private. Lawyer's fees and Executor's commissions are based on a statutory fee schedule. A probate may cost more than the management and dist

ribution of a comparable estate under a living trust. Time can be a factor as well. Probate proceedings generally take much longer than the administration of a living trust. Probates are public. Your estate plan and the value of your assets will become public record. Estate planning involves assets and various forms of ownership & titling of those assets. There are many issues to consider when planning an estate including: how assets will be managed, when certain assets will be transferred to others, and to whom those assets will pass. In the case of families with minor children estate planning addresses more than the handling of assets as the needs of the minors take precedence. Often times, through the establishment of a living trust, the downsides of probate can be avoided and a long-term plan for the family can be put into place. CA Bar # 183059

09/02/2026

Sometimes the best feedback is the kind you weren't expecting.

A client came in recently to update his estate plan and shared something with me on his way out that made my day. His daughter then told me that every time they leave my office, he talks about what a nice experience it was.

I genuinely enjoy what I do and the relationships I've built with my clients and their families over the years.

When going to the office still feels like something to look forward to, retirement can wait.

I hope everyone has a great day.

08/31/2026

Probate can be both expensive and time-consuming.

As Greg explains, a California estate with a home or other significant assets may spend a year or longer in probate, with statutory fees paid to both the attorney and executor.

It’s one of the reasons it’s worth having an estate plan in place before your family needs it.

We offer complimentary initial consultations. Call us to schedule yours.

📍 Proudly serving families throughout the South Bay.

08/26/2026

More money at a young age doesn’t necessarily mean a better outcome.

Life insurance, an inheritance or other circumstances can leave a young adult responsible for a significant amount of money much earlier than a parent ever anticipated.

It’s one more reason planning ahead matters. The goal isn’t simply to leave something behind. It’s to think through what happens when your children actually receive it.

We offer complimentary initial consultations. Call us to schedule yours.

📍 Proudly serving families throughout the South Bay.

A great night at the Hollywood Bowl with these two before school started.Always good to get some time with the kids befo...
08/24/2026

A great night at the Hollywood Bowl with these two before school started.

Always good to get some time with the kids before everyone heads in different directions.

08/21/2026

A little legal history from Cleveland, Ohio.

Standing at 2nd St. and Lakeside, where the events behind Terry v. Ohio began. The landmark U.S. Supreme Court case addressed when a police officer may stop and frisk someone based on reasonable suspicion.

Pretty interesting to see the location connected to a case that has had such a lasting impact on American law.

08/19/2026

Dropping a child off at college comes with a long checklist, but powers of attorney may not be on it.

Once your child turns 18, it's worth discussing which documents should be in place in case a parent ever needs to step in and help.

Landon is starting his freshman year at The Ohio State University with his paperwork in order. A good reminder for all the families sending their kids off to college this fall.

Wishing all the new freshmen a great first year!

A little lunch break in the Riviera Village at Riviera House. One of the things I enjoy about having my office here is b...
08/17/2026

A little lunch break in the Riviera Village at Riviera House.

One of the things I enjoy about having my office here is being able to step outside, grab lunch and enjoy the neighborhood.

Not a bad place to spend an afternoon.

08/14/2026

One of the greatest benefits of a living trust is that you decide when and how your children receive an inheritance, not the default rules of probate.

A thoughtfully drafted trust can protect your children's inheritance while providing for their health, education, maintenance, and support according to the plan you create.

Estate planning isn't just about protecting assets. It's about protecting the people you love.

We offer complimentary initial consultations. Call us to schedule yours.

📍 Proudly serving South Bay families, including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and surrounding communities.

If you have children, at what age do you think someone is truly ready to manage a significant inheritance?

Sometimes the hardest part of estate planning is simply taking the first step.Our goal is to make that first conversatio...
08/12/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of estate planning is simply taking the first step.

Our goal is to make that first conversation comfortable, informative, and focused on what matters most to you and your family.

For more than 20 years, we've had the privilege of helping South Bay families navigate estate planning with confidence.

We offer complimentary initial consultations and would be happy to answer your questions.

📍 Conveniently located in the Riviera Village of Redondo Beach, proudly serving families throughout the South Bay.

If you've been thinking about creating or updating your estate plan, what's been keeping you from getting started?

08/10/2026

Have you ever heard of a homeowner's property tax exemption?

With Proposition 19 changing many of California's property tax rules, this is something more families are asking about.

Planning ahead can make things much easier for your loved ones when the time comes.

If you have questions about estate planning or Proposition 19, we're happy to help with a complimentary initial consultation.

📍 Proudly serving South Bay families, including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and surrounding communities.

Have you reviewed your estate plan since Proposition 19 became law?

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1711 Via El Prado Suite 103-B
Redondo Beach, CA
90277

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13105431126

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