If you are lucky enough to have accumulated real property, and investment and savings account, then you already know the value of having a trust along with other critical estate planning documents.  A properly drafted trust will avoid the time and expense of probate, and prevent California from recovering any Medi-Cal benefits you may have collected…

It’s been my experience that wives often drive the creation and maintenance of estate plans for their families. There have been times, however, when the woman did not actively participate in the estate planning process despite owning at least 50% of the estate. It’s important to note that women who don’t speak up about estate…