Practice Area Overview

Business and Commercial Law –   Lawyer Harry Histen provides a wide variety of services to his business clients from assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity under which to operate, preparation of agreements, sale and purchase of businesses, obtaining financing and funding for business operations, and employee relations, to dissolution.

Trusts and Estates - This firm emphasizes Estate Planning matters. Estate Planning is the area dealing with the use and control of an individual's property during the person's lifetime and possible disability and the distribution of that property at his or her death. The creation of Living Trusts coupled with supporting documents such as Durable Powers of Attorney often comprises how to best carry out the person's wishes after taking into account the person's desires and preferences regarding family, wills, taxes, insurance, and property. Trusts help avoid the embarrassment of a court conservatorship in the event of disability, in addition to avoiding probate upon death. Probate is the court proceeding through which a will is proved to be valid and the estate of a decedent is administered. The process, generally, includes collecting a decedent's assets, liquidating liabilities, paying necessary taxes, and distribution of property to heirs. Probate (and conservatorships) are expensive, lengthy and public proceedings.

Family Law - Family law matters can be emotionally draining, particularly when children are involved.  Divorce, custody, and support all concern the most basic human relationships: husband & wife and parent & child.  When a family law issue occurs, it is important to remember that these are legal relationships, as well as emotional bonds.  You have rights and responsibilities in those relationships that will be protected or enforced by the court.  You must not let yourself be blinded by the emotions involved so that you neglect the many difficult legal issues that will arise in a family law case.  If you are facing a divorce, child custody or visitation, support, or another family-related legal issue, you need expert legal assistance to protect your rights. 

Litigation - Attorney Histen's firm represents and advises clients who are or might become involved in a lawsuit or appeal as a result of a dispute, including prevention and settlement, in such areas as business entity, construction, estate and contract disputes, as well as family law and commercial matters.

Call Harry Histen at (951) 682-4121 for a consultation about your legal needs.

Law Firm of Harry Histen
1485 Spruce Street, Suite E
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone (951) 682-4121
Fax (951) 682-0480
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