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When Business and Family Collide: Fair vs. Equal in Estate Planning

Business professionals reviewing estate planning documents while discussing asset distribution and family business succession

For many business owners, estate planning is not just about transferring wealth. It is about preserving relationships. A family business often represents decades of sacrifice, risk, and dedication. When it comes time to plan for the future, owners frequently face a difficult question: Should assets be divided equally among children, or fairly based on involvement … Read moreWhen Business and Family Collide: Fair vs. Equal in Estate Planning

John H. Howard of Ojai, who led lawsuit against Golden State Water, named California’s top trial attorney of the year

John H. Howard

OJAI, California – John H. Howard, an Ojai resident and personal injury attorney with the law firm Lowthorp, Richards, McMillan, Miller & Templeman, has been named trial lawyer of the year by the California Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (CAL-ABOTA). Howard was lead counsel who successfully pursued a three-and-a-half-year legal battle against … Read moreJohn H. Howard of Ojai, who led lawsuit against Golden State Water, named California’s top trial attorney of the year

F.T. “Ted” Muegenburg, Jr. named Lowthorp Richards estate planning chair

F.T. Muegenburg, Jr. Photo

OXNARD, California – F.T. “Ted” Muegenburg, Jr., an attorney with deep roots in Ventura County and vast expertise in business, estate planning, and tax law, has been named chair for the Lowthorp Richards, LLP Estate Planning Practice Group. He is one of 1,300 California attorneys certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in trust, … Read moreF.T. “Ted” Muegenburg, Jr. named Lowthorp Richards estate planning chair

Brian Israel joins Lowthorp Richards as partner

OXNARD, California – Brian C. Israel, an attorney whose expertise spans estate planning, trust administration, probate and corporate law, has joined the offices of Lowthorp Richards, LLP, as a partner. A practicing attorney for over a decade, Israel received his Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law where he earned numerous academic achievement … Read moreBrian Israel joins Lowthorp Richards as partner