Administering a Living Trust After Someone Dies
If your loved one died and named you as the Successor Trustee of a living trust, you will have a great deal of work to do while dealing with your grief and loss. The good news is that because your loved one left a living trust, usually you will not have to go to...
How Difficult is it to Change my Will after it is Finalized?
You might decide sometime after making a will that you want to change some of the terms of the document. Perhaps one of the beneficiaries is now deceased, or you no longer own an item you gave away in the will. There can be many reasons for wanting to modify your will.
You do...
What Assets Can Be Transferred Into a Trust?
You just got your living trust set up, and you are feeling relieved about the future for yourself and your loved ones. If you become disabled, your successor trustee can manage your financial matters. When you die, your estate will not have to go through probate court. But not so fast. Your trust is...
How Can I Keep My Kids From Fighting Over Their Inheritance?
Even siblings who got along during your lifetime might become estranged from each other if they fight over their inheritance. With a little guidance, you can avoid situations in which your children become enemies for life. A California estate planning attorney can talk to you and suggest specific things that you can do...
What Is an Irrevocable Trust?
Trust agreements are used in estate plans. These flexible estate planning tools allow you to customize your estate plan to meet your needs and goals. With many different types of trusts, it is important to understand the differences before choosing the type of trust for your estate plan. A California estate planning attorney...
5 Questions to Ask Before You Write Your Will
Do you know what to do when it comes time to put your estate in order? It's important that you have an experienced California estate planning lawyer on your side. They'll help guide you through the process and ensure that all of your wishes are met. In this blog, we’ll take a look...
A Beginner’s Guide to Living Trusts
Estate planning may include numerous documents to protect your assets and your loved ones. You may have a Last Will and Testament, but you may also have one or more trust agreements. Trusts are common estate planning documents.
There are many types of trusts you may choose from based on your needs. A
What Trust Is Right for My Family?
There are many options in estate planning. Deciding what path to take to secure a future for you and your family can feel overwhelming without help.
This is especially true when considering setting up a trust, and you may quickly find yourself wondering, “What trust is right for my family?”
California wills and trusts attorneys...
Understanding Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
Living in an especially litigious culture, Californians are increasingly concerned about asset vulnerability to legal judgments and creditors.
Many have been advised that placing assets in a trust protects their wealth. While in some contexts that is true, the general notion of forming a trust in California to shelter assets from creditors is a false...
Do I Need a Living Will or DNRO for My Estate Plan?
No one wants to contemplate suffering a life-altering accident or illness. However, anyone can face incapacitation or an end-of-life situation. Forethought and advance planning will ensure that your wishes are fulfilled and the burden of life-ending decisions are not unduly placed on your loved ones.
A comprehensive estate plan should include advanced directives...