In the devastating aftermath of my uncle's death, my mother and I quickly discovered how little we knew about the legal matters surrounding an estate. I begged my friends for references to the best lawyers they knew, anything to help ease my mother's burdens as executrix and grieving sister. We were blessed to be told about Eick and Freeborn in La Crescenta, and that is no exaggeration. Their office is small but well organized, and they are personable and professional, timely and communicative. Tori laid out options in clear language, explained procedures carefully, and took all kinds of questions with ease. She expressed condolences, shared stories, and was a real person with us, as well as a true legal expert. She faced our frazzled grief and confusion with constant grace. Everything about our experience was consistent, including the email correspondence, which she kept up so we wouldn't have to journey to the office endless times each month. When we discovered (much to our surprise) that my uncle had no insurance on his home, she helped us find a source that was reasonable and swift, even though it was difficult to find anyone who wanted to insure a vacant house. Most importantly, perhaps, she was honest and up front about what we could expect at each turn. She explained what the laws would require and allow, and where the legal system would fall short of our hopes and beliefs. In the storm of confusion and family drama that darkened the days after my uncle's death, Eick and Freeborn was a bastion of sanity, solidity, and strength. We will gladly be passing on what we learned from our experience with them, and we will recommend them to anyone in the area for as long as their doors are open. If and when you find yourself in the difficult position of dealing with a death and the law, you will not do better than Eick and Freeborn. read more
