California Trust

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How Courts Determine Intent in a Heggstad Petition

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How Courts Determine Intent in a Heggstad Petition

Heggstad petitions can save California families from having to go through probate. It is important to have an experienced Heggstad attorney help you navigate the court process.

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Unfunded Trust Assets in California: What Happens When Property Is Left Out of a Trust?

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Unfunded Trust Assets in California: What Happens When Property Is Left Out of a Trust?

Heggstad petitions can save California families many tens of thousands of dollars. It is important to have an experienced Heggstad attorney help you understand how your unfunded trust may be a candidate.

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Special Needs Trust Estate Planning in California: Why It's Important

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Special Needs Trust Estate Planning in California: Why It's Important

With a special needs trust, you can be sure your loved one is in good hands. This article discusses some of the top reasons to set up a special needs trust, and touches on how to set one up in California.

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What Is a Heggstad Petition and How Does It Help Avoid Probate in California?

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What Is a Heggstad Petition and How Does It Help Avoid Probate in California?

Heggstad petitions allow parties to avoid probate for non-trust assets. It is important to have an experienced Heggstad attorney help you understand how a Heggstad petition can help you save time and money.

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Top 7 Reasons Why Every Californian Should Have an Estate Plan

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Top 7 Reasons Why Every Californian Should Have an Estate Plan

Estate planning in California is a great way to avoid probate and save on taxes. An estate plan can also help your protect your assets, maintain privacy, provide for loved ones with special needs and more.

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The Costs of Probate in California vs. Trust Set Up and Administration

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The Costs of Probate in California vs. Trust Set Up and Administration

In this blog post, we will explore the costs of probate in California and compare them to the costs of trust set up and trust administration.

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Alternatives to Probate in California

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Alternatives to Probate in California

Without a trust, probate is inevitable in California. That said, there are some probate alternatives. These alternatives to probate, if available, can transfer property in a decedent’s estate quicker and cheaper than a full, formal probate.

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Will-Based Estate Planning: Your Simple Alternative to Having No Plan

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Will-Based Estate Planning: Your Simple Alternative to Having No Plan

A Will-based estate plan can be an excellent alternative approach for young individuals and couples that are just getting started; and is definitely better than having no plan in place at all.

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Obscure Law Complicates Aaron Hernandez Estate After His Death

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Obscure Law Complicates Aaron Hernandez Estate After His Death

Aaron Hernandez' fall from NFL star to convicted murder came to a conclusion when he committed suicide in a Massachusetts prison on Wednesday morning.  The timing of his death triggered the use of an archaic and rarely used legal principle that will essentially erase his conviction.  This complicates any potential civil suit brought by his victim's estate as well as the distribution of his own estate.