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A revocable living trust is a legal document that can, on occasion, replace a will. Your assets will be put into a trust where it can be managed throughout your lifetime and the distributed to your loved ones and beneficiaries after you pass away. All this without having to deal with the courts. In a living [...]

A living trust is a way for you to assets into a trust while you are still alive and it will be transfered over to your beneficiaries once your pass away. Often times, people with a living trust name themselves at the trustee (or person in charge of handling the assets in the trust) so [...]

If a deceased person’s estate isn’t going through probate then you, as an heir may transfer the title or interest of a vehicle or vessel without probate. This is only done for vehicles or vessels that are registered in the State of California. All you must do is fill out An Affidavit for Transfer Without Probate-California Titled Vehicles or Vessels [...]

An estate plan is additional and separate process to the planning of your will. Estate planning involves financial, medical, tax and business arraignments and this takes additional documents to fully prepare for your passing. You can decide to distribute your assets to your family, friends and even your favorite charity. Estate planning can determine: -When and [...]

There is no need to let anyone know the details of  your will. This will is a private matter and only needs to be discussed with your lawyer who will help you make the arrangements and finalize the papers for your legal will. It is suggested however, to tell your executor or a close friend [...]

If you were married to or a registered domestic partner of someone who has passed away, you may be able to get a court order that says: -What your share of the community property you shared with your spouse is, and -What part of your deceased spouse’s community and separate property belongs to you. To [...]