# Mitchell \& Faix: Estate Planning Law Firm

> Thinking About Estate Planning? You never need to feel intimidated or overwhelmed again when handling your estate, probate, and trust administration\.

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- [About Our Firm](https://mitchellfaix.com/our-firm/about-our-firm/)
- [Contact Us](https://mitchellfaix.com/contact-us/)
- [Disclaimer](https://mitchellfaix.com/disclaimer/)
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- [Trust Administration \& Probate](https://mitchellfaix.com/estate-planning/trust-administration-probate/)
- [LGBTQ Estate Planning](http://mitchellfaix.com/services/lgbt-community/)
- [Minor Children \& Young Adult Planning](https://mitchellfaix.com/estate-planning/minor-children-young-adult-planning/)
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- [Remarriage \& Blended Families Protection](https://mitchellfaix.com/estate-planning/remarriage-blended-families-protection/)
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- [Estate and Gift Tax Figures](https://mitchellfaix.com/estate-planning/estate-and-gift-tax-figures/)
- [IRA Inheritance Planning](https://mitchellfaix.com/estate-planning/ira-retirement-planning/)
- [Outdated Estate Planning Documents](https://mitchellfaix.com/estate-planning/outdated-estate-planning-documents/)
- [SECURE Act](https://mitchellfaix.com/services/secure-act/)
- [Wills \& Trusts](https://mitchellfaix.com/estate-planning/wills-and-trusts/)

## Posts
- [That Would Never Happen: The Most Dangerous Words in Estate Planning](https://mitchellfaix.com/that-would-never-happen-the-most-dangerous-words-in-estate-planning/): One of the most common—and dangerous—phrases in Estate Planning is “that would never happen\.” This article explores how assumptions about family dynamics, relationships, and behavior often lead to unintended conflict, litigation, and failed plans\. By examining where these assumptions break down, both attorneys and families can build Estate Plans designed to withstand real\-world challenges\.
- [IRS Warning: The 2026 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams](https://mitchellfaix.com/irs-warning-the-2026-dirty-dozen-tax-scams/): As we approach the end of another tax season, it’s a good time to review the list of “Dirty Dozen” tax schemes published by the Internal Revenue Service for the year\. Many of these schemes peak during tax time and involve fraudsters looking for ways to steal taxpayers’ money, personal information, and data\. Attorneys can help their clients by alerting them to these scams and providing advice on how to avoid them\.
- [When Estate Planning Fails: Family Infighting and the $10 Billion Lakers Sale](https://mitchellfaix.com/when-estate-planning-fails-family-infighting-and-the-10-billion-lakers-sale/): The recent $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers provides a powerful cautionary tale about Estate Planning, family conflict, and business succession\. Despite a sophisticated Trust designed to keep ownership in the Buss family, structural flaws and sibling rivalries ultimately dismantled Jerry Buss’s legacy\. This case illustrates why even well\-drafted Estate Plans can fail when they ignore real\-world dynamics\. Learn the critical lessons every family business owner should consider before it’s too late\. 
- [Trustee Selection: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right](https://mitchellfaix.com/trustee-selection-why-it-matters-and-how-to-get-it-right/): Selecting a trustee is one of the most important—and most misunderstood—decisions in Estate Planning\. While many individuals focus on who will receive their assets and how those assets will be distributed, far fewer consider the impact the Trustee will have on the management and distribution of those assets\. This article explores why trustee selection matters, common pitfalls that lead to conflict and litigation, and how thoughtful planning can help preserve both family harmony and a lasting legacy\. 
- [Don’t Be a Turkey or a Ham\- Take Advantage of Your Annual per Donee Exclusion Amount](https://mitchellfaix.com/dont-be-a-turkey-or-a-ham-take-advantage-of-your-annual-per-donee-exclusion-amount/): The holidays are a great time to review the past year and make plans for the upcoming one\. Part of those plans should be reviewing your Estate Plan and considering what, if any, steps you should take to help you achieve your goals\. One of the easiest, but most overlooked, ways to do some quick planning is to take advantage of the annual per donee exclusion amount which can have a tremendous impact on reducing the estate without use of the applicable exclusion amount\.

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## Seminars
- [3/7 Client Webinar: Talking With Your Loved Ones About Estate Planning \(Panel\)](https://mitchellfaix.com/seminars/3-7-client-webinar-talking-with-your-loved-ones-about-estate-planning/)
- [March Lunch N Learn: Probate and Trust Administration Jeopardy](https://mitchellfaix.com/seminars/march-lunch-n-learn-probate-trust-admin-jeopardy/)
- [1/13 Making the Transition Zoom Webinar](https://mitchellfaix.com/seminars/1-13-making-the-transition/)
- [January Lunch N Learn: Estate Tax Update](https://mitchellfaix.com/seminars/january-lunch-n-learn-estate-tax-update-2026/)
- [POSTPONED \- November Lunch N Learn: Estate Tax Update](https://mitchellfaix.com/seminars/november-lunch-n-learn-estate-tax-update/)

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