Are you a Kaiser Permanente member ?
You know how it takes forever to find parking at Kaiser? And when you do, you end up on 4F or the roof?
That's nothing compared to trying to get two doctors to sign off on an "incapacity" letter. Your blood pressure will definitely end up through the roof. 4F stands for 4F*&#'s sake.
If your trust still requires two physicians to declare you incapacitated, it's the equivalent of a flip-phone. You need a smartphone. And a smart estate plan.
Kaiser Permanente serves over 200,000 members in Woodland Hills . They do not have time to round up two doctors to sign paperwork.
How do I know if I should update my HIPAA authorization ?
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Was your hospital acquired by or merged with another hospital ?
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Is your HIPAA Authorization more than a year old ?
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Is your HIPAA agent no longer alive, moved out of state or country ?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, you may need to review and/or update your HIPAA authorization.
Is a HIPAA authorization part of an estate plan ?
Estate planning isn't just about death. Incapacity planning is often overlooked. An advance healthcare directive and HIPAA authorization are essential parts of a complete estate plan.
How much does probate cost in Woodland Hills ?
Woodland Hills-based Los Angeles Rams football team has just been named the second most valuable franchise in the NFL.
Their value reflects the strength of the Los Angeles market — the same market that makes your Woodland Hills home one of the most valuable in the San Fernando Valley.
Median home prices are $1,167,968 (2026).
California probate fees are calculated on gross value — not equity. On a $1,000,000 estate, probate costs run roughly $50,000 in combined attorney fees, executor fees, and court costs before your family receives anything.
No discounts for a mortgage owed on the property.
A living trust is a flat fee — typically $2,000 up to $4,000.
Do the math. A trust is less than 10% of probate costs.
What could your heirs do with an extra $45,000?
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A wedding
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A down payment on a condo
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Trade school for the grandkids (plumbing school is about $11,000 a year)
For the price of a few season's tickets, you save your family over $50,000.
The Rams have a game plan for winning. What's your game plan ?
Serving Woodland Hills and the Surrounding San Fernando Valley
I help families throughout Woodland Hills, including neighborhoods near Warner Center, the Village, and El Escorpión Park.
Whether you live near Ventura Boulevard or Mulholland Drive or still stuck on F4 level of Kaiser hospital, I offer flat fee estate planning with no surprises.
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