IS A BYPASS TRUST RIGHT FOR ME?
Feb 15, 2017
Whether you are a business owner reflecting on your succession planning needs, or an individual who has amassed significant assets from sources other than a business, if you are married, a bypass trus...
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HOW DO I TRANSFER PROPERTY TO MY LIVING TRUST?
Feb 15, 2017
Now that you have made the initial decision to have a living trust prepared, you might be asking "How Do I Transfer Property to my Living Trust"? How Do I Transfer Property to my Living Trust? It is f...
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WHAT IS A WILL?
Feb 15, 2017
A will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your property and the care of any minor children. Will (Self-Proving/Testamentary) To maximize the likelihood that ...
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WHAT IS A TRUSTEE?
Feb 15, 2017
A trustee is the designated manager of a trust, and in this capacity, holds title to all the assets of the trust. WHAT IS A TRUSTEE? A trustee is the designated manager of a trust, and in this capacit...
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COMPENSATION FOR THE TRUSTEE OF A TRUST
Feb 15, 2017
A trustee in California has a broad discretion to determine their compensation if it is not stated directly in the trust instrument. Although the simple solution is to include a value in the trust, it...
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PROBATE AND BLENDED FAMILIES
Oct 24, 2016
Blended families, which are now quite common, come in all different shapes and sizes. Dying without an estate plan (intestate), such as a will or trust, has its own problems and especially with a blen...
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ARE ORAL PROMISES TO MAKE A CALIFORNIA TRUST OR WILL ENFORCEABLE?
Oct 02, 2016
Is an oral promise to make a will or trust enforceable under California law? Contrary to what many believe, California law provides for the enforcement of oral promises to make a will or trust. Howeve...
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PROBATE AND BLENDED FAMILIES
Oct 02, 2016
The blended family is one where at least one spouse has at least one child from a prior marriage or relationship. For most, a second marriage or more can be a blessing. But for some they come with spe...
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WHAT HAPPENS IF AN EMERGENCY ARISES BEFORE A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IS APPOINTED?
Jul 05, 2016
Most probate cases follow a similar pattern. It generally takes four to six weeks from the time a petition for probate is filed until Letters can be issued to the personal representative. However, in ...
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WHAT HAPPENS IF AN EMERGENCY ARISES BEFORE A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IS APPOINTED?
Jul 05, 2016
Most probate cases follow a similar pattern. It generally takes four to six weeks from the time a petition for probate is filed until Letters can be issued to the personal representative. However, in ...
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