One reason to update your living will or trust in San Diego is to ensure your trustee or executor has authority and electronic access to digital accounts and assets. When a person passes away, the deceased's assets are distributed pursuant to a trust or will (or according to the California...
What if the Trustee and Beneficiaries Could Ignore your Instructions and Re-Draft Your Trust After Passing?
What if it the trustee and beneficiaries could ignore your instructions and re-draft your trust after passing? Is it possible for your heirs and the trustee of your and your spouse's trust to ignore your wishes, and simply get together and re-write the terms of the trust and divide things...
When is an Irrevocable Trust a Sound Estate Planning Strategy?
When is an irrevocable trust a sound estate planning strategy in San Diego and Southern California? Estate taxes may be at an all-time relative low, but estate planning is still an important ingredient for all Californians - especially if you own a home. Trust planning allows your assets to pass...
The Necessity of Succession Planning for Business Owners
What is the necessity of succession planning for business owners and why should you be concerned about this if you own a business or a significant interest in an LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation? Your business is a valuable asset, usually the most valuable asset you control. It is not only...
Prepare for the New Year by Reviewing Your Trust for 2022
Ensure your financial affairs are in order, and prepare for the new year by reviewing your trust for 2022. It is important to review trust documents every 2 to 3 years. There have been many recent changes to asset protection related laws as well as the US exemptions for estate...
Will or Trust in Southern California – an Obvious Choice
As experienced trust and estate planning attorneys we are often asked which is better - a will or trust in Southern California? Simply stated, if you own any real estate whatsoever, or have more than a few thousand dollars in your accounts a revocable trust is almost always the least...
Should You Consider an Irrevocable Trust for Life Insurance
What is the best strategy for handling life insurance proceeds for your heirs and beneficiaries. It is often important to consider an irrevocable trust for life insurance proceeds to prevent your designated beneficiaries from misusing the funds you have planned and worked so hard to provide. An irrevocable trust is usually...
Can Establishing or Reviewing a Family Trust Save You Money?
Can establishing or reviewing a family trust save you money? The bucket full of cash may be understating the matter, as an effective estate plan avoids expensive and time-consuming Probate Court. The financial picture has changed for many spouses and families since they established a family trust or A-B...
Parents Who Wish to Establish a Living Trust
Parents who wish to establish a living trust need sound financial and legal advice and counsel. Living trusts are a hot topic for many parents these days. If you have children and want to set forth a financial foundation for their futures that protects them and their assets from bad...