Revocable living trusts are quite popular for many people in estate planning. These trusts are set up and operate while the grantor is still alive and can help avoid probate court after the grantor dies. Revocable living trusts are used to manage assets while the...
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Month: January 2015
Importance of a living will at any age for Californians
When people turn 18, their parents no longer have the legal right to make important decisions regarding their healthcare or to have access to their health information. Accidents and serious illnesses can happen no matter how young or old a person may be, and it is...
Understanding proper estate planning in California
Creating an estate plan that meets in individual's needs means understanding where he or she is in life. For instance, a child under age 18 does not need an estate plan because his or her parents will take care of any needs that may arise. Single adults may want to...
Common trust errors in California
When people establish trusts, they do so in order to meet certain estate goals. If the estate is not set up correctly, left unfunded or other mistakes are made, the trust may not fulfill the grantor's goals for which it was established in the first place. Although...
