Month: September 2021
What are benefits of setting up a living trust in California?
Most people consider creating living trusts as part of their estate planning process. Basically, a living trust is a legal document that shares a lot of similarities with a will. The will lets you name the people or organization that you would want to inherit your...
Ask ‘what if?’ when drafting a trust
A trust is an excellent way to leave money and other assets to the next generation. It gives you control in a way that a will cannot. For instance, a trust could stipulate that the beneficiary has to use it for educational purposes, or it could hold the money until...
What can extend the probate process?
When a loved one passes away, the probate process can end up being immensely frustrating to their relatives. It’s hard to grieve properly when you’re caught up in what seems to be a terribly slow legal process. There are some common reasons (outside of a contested...