Q. How can I protect my child’s inheritance?
The law allows an 18 year old to freely spend an inheritance. If you feel this is unwise, your trust can restrict when and how the inheritance will be used. For instance, [...]
Q. Does a Living Trust allow me to keep control of my property?
Yes. You still control your property and you can do whatever you please with it. You may buy, sell, change investments - just as you normally would. You may put property in [...]
Q. Can probate be avoided with a Will, or without a Will?
No. A Will, or lack of a Will, does not avoid probate. A Will merely states who is to receive your property. Per California law, your estate will be probated if it [...]
Q. Why should probate be avoided?
Probate is expensive! Your estate has to pay at least two people (the personal representative and the attorney) to oversee the transfer of your property to your heirs. Their fees are based [...]
Q. Why have a Living Trust?
A Living Trust is the plan that you can make to avoid probate.
Q. Am I getting any less with your $695 plan than from attorneys who are charging $1500 and up?
No, my plan includes everything you need to be properly protected. Then reason I charge $695 and not more is because I am trying to appeal to a segment of the population [...]