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At Goldfarb & Luu, we make estate planning & elder law simple, accessible, & enjoyable. Our clients' experience is as unique as our law firm environment.

At Goldfarb & Luu, we make estate planning and elder law everything you always thought it wasn't: simple, accessible, and enjoyable. As co-founders, Rebecca Goldfarb and Dinh Luu are great friends; we love what we do. We are experienced, compassionate, honest and detailed lawyers who provide peace of mind for our clients. With every client, we strive to build life-long relationships which enables us to ensure that your plan will work as you intend whenever you need it. We are honored to represent multiple generations and receive many referrals from our existing clients to their friends and family. Estate planning is a life-long process that incorporates the use of wills, trusts, advance directives and powers of attorney to plan for individuals and their families. Estate planning becomes elder Law when adult children begin to care for their aging parents. Elder law includes updating estate plans, establishing conservatorships, planning for Medi-Cal and VA Aid & Attendance benefits, preventing elder abuse and providing counsel to families throughout the journey of aging. We also handle trust administration, probate and litigation once someone has passed away. We take the time to understand your specific circumstances to custom-tailor solutions that work for you and your family. By earning and maintaining trust, we establish life-long relationships with you. We warmly welcome your family to ours. Call us at (818) 483-4166 for a complimentary evaluation today!

11/04/2026

Wednesday Wisdom: Trustee vs. Executor

They sound similar, but they serve different roles in an estate plan.

• Executor: Named in a will to handle the estate after death, including gathering assets, paying debts and distributing property.

• Trustee: Manages assets held in a trust and follows the trust instructions for the benefit of the beneficiaries.

• Timing: An executor’s role usually begins after death. A trustee may serve during your lifetime and can continue for years afterward.

• Probate: Executors generally work through the probate process. Trustees usually manage trust assets outside of probate.

Choosing the right people for these roles is an important part of creating a plan that works when your family needs it most.

Goldfarb & Luu can help you understand the difference and decide who should serve. www.goldfarbluu.com

11/02/2026

Naming a guardian is important, but it is only one part of planning for your children.

Parents should also think about who would manage money, how life insurance is set up and when children should receive an inheritance.

A thoughtful estate plan gives the people you trust clear direction and helps protect your children’s future.

Goldfarb & Luu helps young families put the right plan in place. www.goldfarbluu.com

10/30/2026

Estate planning does not have to be scary.

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, beneficiary decisions, and health care wishes can sound intimidating, but avoiding them usually creates more uncertainty than facing them.

A thoughtful estate plan can help make sure your wishes are clear, your loved ones are protected, and your family is not left sorting through a maze of unanswered questions.

This Halloween, do not let estate planning haunt your to-do list.

A little planning now can bring more peace of mind later.

Goldfarb & Luu is here to help take the fear out of planning for the future. www.goldarbluu.com

10/28/2026

Wednesday Wisdom

A Power of Attorney is one of those documents you hope you never need, but if you do, you will be glad it is already in place.

In California, a Power of Attorney allows someone you trust to step in and handle financial matters if you are unable to manage them yourself. Depending on how it is written, that authority can begin immediately or only after a specific event such as incapacity.

One of the most important decisions is choosing the right person to serve as your agent. This should be someone who is trustworthy, responsible, available and able to make sound decisions on your behalf.

It is also wise to name a backup in case your first choice cannot serve.

A Power of Attorney is not just another document in your estate plan. It is a way to make sure someone you trust can step in when you need help most.

Goldfarb & Luu helps California families put the right protections in place before they are needed. www.goldfarbluu.com

10/26/2026

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the women whose leadership, vision and hard work help businesses and communities thrive.

At Goldfarb & Luu, we are especially grateful for Rebecca and Dinh, who lead our team with integrity, strength and genuine care for the families we serve.

We are proud to celebrate their leadership this month and every month. www.goldfarbluu.com

10/23/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the fighters, celebrate the survivors, remember those we have lost and stand beside the families walking through this journey.

Awareness is about more than wearing pink. It is about encouraging conversations, supporting one another and making space for hope, strength and compassion.

At Goldfarb & Luu, we believe caring for the future also means caring for the people and families living through difficult moments today.

This month, we honor every story, every family and every person impacted by breast cancer.

Hope blooms in awareness.

10/21/2026

Wednesday Wisdom

Sometimes one of the best estate planning tools is not a document. It is a conversation.

A family meeting can help everyone understand your wishes before there is a crisis. It can be a good time to talk about who will step into important roles, where documents are kept, whether long-term care plans are in place and why certain decisions were made.

You do not have to share every financial detail. The goal is simply to give your family clarity, reduce surprises and make difficult moments a little easier.

Open communication cannot prevent every disagreement, but it can help protect relationships and give your loved ones a clearer path forward.

A good estate plan tells your family what you want. A thoughtful conversation can help them understand why.

Goldfarb & Luu helps families plan with both clarity and care. www.goldfarbluu.com

10/19/2026

Monday Motivation: Progress Over Perfection

Estate planning can feel overwhelming when you think you have to figure out everything at once.

You do not.

One intentional step can create real clarity. Maybe it is making a list of your assets. Maybe it is choosing who you trust to make decisions for you. Maybe it is finally scheduling the conversation you have been putting off.

You do not need a perfect plan today. You just need to begin.

Small steps now can make a big difference for the people you love later.

Goldfarb & Luu is here to help you move forward, one thoughtful decision at a time. www.goldfarbluu.com

10/16/2026

Parents spend years protecting their children, planning for their needs and trying to give them a strong future. Estate planning is part of that responsibility too.

A thoughtful plan can help answer some of the most important questions a parent may face. Who would care for your children if you could not? Who would manage money for them? How would your assets be used for their education, health and future needs?

Without a plan, those decisions may be left to the courts or to family members during an already emotional time.

Estate planning gives parents the chance to make those choices themselves and to leave clear guidance for the people they trust most.

Protecting your children is not only about today. It is also about making sure they are cared for tomorrow.

Goldfarb & Luu helps parents create plans that protect the people who matter most. www.goldfarbluu.com

10/14/2026

Wednesday Wisdom

Even a carefully planned estate can run into trouble when family and business overlap.

The recent dispute surrounding Dolly Parton’s estate is a reminder that succession planning is about more than deciding who inherits what. When relatives are also employees, managers, vendors, or beneficiaries, the lines can get complicated very quickly.

For family business owners, a strong plan should clearly spell out:

• Who is in charge
• Who owns what
• What authority each person has
• How family members are compensated
• What happens if someone leaves, is terminated, becomes incapacitated, or dies
• Whether being an heir also gives someone a role in the business

The goal is not to anticipate every disagreement. It is to create enough clarity that your family is not left sorting out business decisions while also dealing with grief.

The bigger the legacy, the more important the roadmap.

Goldfarb & Luu helps families put thoughtful plans in place before the unexpected happens. www.goldfarbluu.com

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18757 Burbank Boulevard Ste. 201
Tarzana, CA
91356

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18004891984

Website

https://www.goldfarbluu.com/

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