The Lepe Law Firm, a Professional Corporation

The Lepe Law Firm, a Professional Corporation The Law Office of Georgina Lepe provides legal representation in the areas of Real Estate Law, Probate, and Estate Planning.

The Lepe Law Firm provides legal representation in the areas of Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts - preparation, administration, and litigation), Probate Law (administration & litigation), and Real Estate Litigation.

I think my glam team deserves their own post. ✨It takes absolute talent to make my face look more symmetrical, and even ...
06/09/2026

I think my glam team deserves their own post. ✨

It takes absolute talent to make my face look more symmetrical, and even more talent to get my mind photo-ready. I usually just blurt out ideas, and somehow they turn them into magic—whether it’s my hair color, makeup, or styling.

January 2024 when I took my last professional branding photos ➡️ Today.

I have something exciting in the works, and I couldn’t help but appreciate the talent behind the scenes.

Thank you for always making me feel confident in front of the camera. 💕

And before anyone gets any ideas… please do not expect to see me looking like this on a random Tuesday at the office. 😅

Stay tuned…

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CA Legal Advertisement. Not intended as Legal Advice or as Advertisement outside of the State of CA.

Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

06/07/2026

You may be a beneficiary of your parents’ trust… but that doesn’t automatically mean you’re entitled to a copy while they’re alive.

In many cases, the people who created the trust control who has access to it during their lifetime.

Once the trust becomes irrevocable—often after a death—the rules can change, and certain beneficiaries and heirs may have rights to notice and trust information.

Estate planning is full of misconceptions. This is one I hear often.

Did you know this?
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CA Legal Advertisement. Not intended as Legal Advice or as Advertisement outside of the State of CA.

Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

06/05/2026

Someone passes away without a living trust.

Many families assume that means they automatically have to open a probate case to access bank accounts.

Not always.

In certain situations, California allows heirs to use an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property to collect assets without going through a full probate proceeding.

For deaths occurring on or after April 1, 2025, the estate may qualify if it falls below the applicable threshold of $208,850 and the legal requirements are met.

Every estate is different, so make sure you obtain legal advice before relying on any probate shortcut.

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Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

06/03/2026

I don’t watch horror movies.

I practice estate planning, probate, and real estate law.

Why pay to be scared when I can open a client file?

These are just a few of the horror stories that keep showing up in real life. 👻🎬
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Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

05/31/2026

Not long ago, I wouldn’t have considered squeezing a trip like this into my schedule.

Now I’m making time for the moments that matter.

The work will always be there. These memories won’t.

✈️ Oakland
🎀 Baby shower
💕 Great company
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Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

05/26/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is:

“But I still have a mortgage… so I can’t transfer my house into my living trust yet.”

That is NOT true.

In many situations, transferring your property into your revocable living trust does not trigger the due-on-sale clause, and you still remain responsible for your mortgage payments.

The difference is that title is now held in the name of your trust — which can make things significantly easier for your loved ones if something happens to you.

Creating a trust is important.

Actually FUNDING the trust is equally important.

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CA Legal Advertisement. Not intended as Legal Advice or as Advertisement outside of the State of CA.

Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

05/25/2026

People being nervous to meet their attorney… meanwhile I’m ordering coffee surrounded by dolls. ☕️
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CA Legal Advertisement. Not intended as Legal Advice or as Advertisement outside of the State of CA.

Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

05/22/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is:

“My family will know what I wanted.”

But if you pass away without a will or trust, California law determines who inherits your assets.

There is a specific order set forth in the California Probate Code that dictates who may inherit — and it may not align with your actual wishes.

I have handled probate cases where individuals who had not spoken to the decedent in many, many years still inherited assets because there was no estate plan in place.

Not because the decedent intentionally chose them.

But because the law stepped in and made the decision.

An estate plan is about maintaining control over:
* who inherits,
* who manages your affairs,
* and how your assets are distributed.

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CA Legal Advertisement. Not intended as Legal Advice or as Advertisement outside of the State of CA.

Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

05/20/2026

Out of everyone in the ballroom… she came looking for me. 🥹

And now she’s a better dancer than me. 😂

05/20/2026

One of the most overlooked parts of trust administration and probate?

Ordering enough certified death certificates.

For trust administrations, I typically recommend requesting one certified death certificate for every real property owned by the trust.

If the estate is going through probate, you typically do not need one certified copy for every property.

Some banks will review the certified copy in person, make a copy, and hand the original back to you.

Others — especially investment companies, life insurance carriers, and online financial institutions — may require you to MAIL in an original certified death certificate.

And if you do not order enough upfront, families often end up delaying the administration while waiting for additional certified copies.

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Attorney Georgina Lepe
(909) 732-2800
1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste A
Claremont, CA 91711

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