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Carol Successfully Transferred Her California Estate Plan to Texas with Robbins Estate Law

Carol · Recorded 3/31/2025

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Carol Sandman utilized Robbins Estate Law to transition her estate plan from California to Texas following a move and a divorce. Working with attorney Lorenza, Carol achieved a fully updated trust that accounted for all assets and addressed state-specific legal differences. Carol highlighted the firm's exceptional responsiveness and thoroughness in protecting her family's future.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Moving an estate plan from California to Texas after a divorce
Reported Result
All assets properly detailed, listed, and accounted for in a new trust
Key Attorney
Lorenza
I think if you want to protect your family and the future, having a trust is critical to doing that.
I've worked with a number of attorneys over the years and I don't think I've had anyone be quite as responsive as she was.
She was very helpful in terms of explaining things that needed to have protection or maybe needed to be looked at in a different way my family and I were protected as possible.

The interview

Who is the customer and what is their background?

Hi, I'm Carol Sandman and I am retired. I previously had an estate plan in California and I moved to Texas in August of 2023. And so I needed to move my plan from California to Texas.

What were your biggest concerns before working with an estate lawyer?

Some of my biggest concerns or questions before working with an estate lawyer were trying to find out what the differences might be between California and Texas. I had gone through a divorce. So I wanted to make sure that all of my assets were properly detailed out and listed and accounted for in the new trust.

How did you first hear about Robbins Estate Law?

I first heard about Robbins Estate Law from my financial advisor and she had highly recommended Lorenza. So I contacted her and we had a brief, kind of, 'get to know' call. I really liked her right from the start. And so I didn't really even interview any other firms, I just went with Lorenza.

When did you know Robbins Estate Law was the right choice?

I knew Robbins Estate Law was right for me right after I spoke with Lorenza because she was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my initial questions that I had during our first phone call. And was also very speedy in terms of responding to me as we started the process, which I really appreciated.

What was the experience of working with the firm like?

It was a great experience. She was thorough and took care of all of my questions, took care of all the documentation. I had a couple of weird things with my trust that she walked me through and helped me make sure that I understood.

What surprised you most about working with Lorenza?

The thing that surprised me most about working with Lorenza was her responsiveness. Because I've worked with a number of attorneys over the years and I don't think I've had anyone be quite as responsive as she was.

What is your advice for others considering an estate plan?

I think you should sit down and think about what all of the items that you know that you've got to go into the plan. And then, I would obviously recommend setting up an appointment with Robbins Estate Law so that you can detail out the kind of questions you've got and what needs to be covered in your trust.

Frequently asked

What are the differences between California and Texas estate laws?

Carol Sandman was concerned about the legal variations between the two states after her move. She worked with Lorenza at Robbins Estate Law, who was able to explain the specific protections needed under Texas law to ensure her family was as protected as possible.

How do I update my trust after a divorce?

Carol wanted to ensure all her assets were properly detailed and accounted for in her new trust following a divorce. Lorenza at Robbins Estate Law walked her through the documentation and addressed specific 'weird things' in her trust to ensure total clarity.

Is Robbins Estate Law responsive to client questions?

Carol noted that the responsiveness was the most surprising part of the experience, stating she had never worked with an attorney as responsive as Lorenza, who answered all initial questions during the first call and throughout the process.

Full transcript

I think if you want to protect your family and the future, having a trust is critical to doing that. And again, when I was working with Lorenza, she was very helpful in terms of explaining things that needed to have protection or maybe needed to be looked at in a different way my family and I were protected as possible. And I felt like she was incredibly knowledgeable in terms of the law and what needed to happen. Hi, I'm Carol Sandman and I am retired. I previously had an estate plan in California and I moved to Texas in August of 2023. And so I needed to move my plan from California to Texas. My financial advisor here had made the recommendation for the firm to help me with getting my estate here all in order. Some of my biggest concerns or questions before working with an estate lawyer were trying to find out what the differences might be between California and Texas. I had gone through a divorce. So I wanted to make sure that all of my assets were properly detailed out and listed and accounted for in the new trust. I first heard about Robbins Estate Law from my financial advisor and she had highly recommended Lorenza. So I contacted her and we had a brief, kind of, "get to know" call. I really liked her right from the start. And so I didn't really even interview any other firms, I just went with Lorenza. I knew Robbins Estate Law was right for me right after I spoke with Lorenza because she was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my initial questions that I had during our first phone call. And was also very speedy in terms of responding to me as we started the process, which I really appreciated. Well, working with Robbins Estate Law, which is really Lorenza because she's the one that I did the most work with - Although I believe her assistant did assist in a few things. But it was a great experience. She was thorough and took care of all of my questions, took care of all the documentation. I had a couple of weird things with my trust that she walked me through and helped me make sure that I understood. The thing that surprised me most about working with Lorenza was her responsiveness. Because I've worked with a number of attorneys over the years and I don't think I've had anyone be quite as responsive as she was. If you're considering getting your estate plan in place, I think you should sit down and think about what all of the items that you know that you've got to go into the plan. And then, I would obviously recommend setting up an appointment with Robbins Estate Law so that you can detail out the kind of questions you've got and what needs to be covered in your trust. And I think you'll be just as pleased as I was with the results.

About Robbins Estate Law

Robbins Estate Law is a legal firm specializing in estate planning and trust creation. They serve individuals and families looking to protect their assets and future, including those navigating complex transitions like interstate moves or post-divorce planning. The firm delivers peace of mind through thorough documentation, expert legal knowledge, and high levels of attorney responsiveness.

Industry
Estate Planning Law Firm

Topics

  • estate planning
  • retiree
  • trust administration
  • asset protection
  • legal services

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