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Do I Need A Support Trust

Do I Need A Support Trust?

In California, the Probate Code has different types of trusts that have varying rules and purposes. Some trusts allow the beneficiaries to have a great deal of flexibility in how they use disbursements, while others areREAD MORE >
Why You Should Consider Having A Trust

Why You Should Consider Having A Trust

When you think of estate planning, your will, and terms like medical guardianship, and Medi-Cal probably come to mind. However, having a trust is also an essential part of planning for the future. Here is whyREAD MORE >
What Happens During A California Trust Administration

What Happens During A California Trust Administration?

When a trust creator (grantor) passes away, the trustee must take certain steps to manage and administer the trust. If you are a trustee, beneficiary, or heir, it’s important to have some idea of what toREAD MORE >
Rags To Riches 3 Estate Planning Tips For The Self Made

Rags To Riches, 3 Estate Planning Tips For The Self-Made

We have all heard horror stories about wealth that passes down from one generation to another and does not pass the test of time. One of the most infamous examples is the fortune of Cornelius Vanderbilt,READ MORE >
How Many Trusts Should I Have

How Many Trusts Should I Have?

How many trusts one should have is a question that comes up frequently because it used to be that two trusts were the norm. There’s some history behind this: estate tax laws (tax on the value ofREAD MORE >