What is Probate and why you want to avoid it
September 7, 2021
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Probate is a legal process that is processed by the Superior Court of the county of a deceased property owner. In California, if you die with assets greater in value than $166,250, and the property is not held in a trust or in joint tenancy, or has a pay on death feature, then you will…

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My Parents had a Trust, so why am I in Probate Court?
August 18, 2021
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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…

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Don’t go on vacation without this!
February 18, 2021
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Every spring I see an increase in younger families coming in to do their estate plan. It’s typically driven by the desire to protect themselves if something happens during their summer vacation. Here are the top 3 concerns parents have shared with me over the years. Who will care for my children?California courts give great weight to…

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