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While it is true that the administration and distribution of assets held in a trust following the death of the trust owner is considerably easier and much less time consuming than having to deal with probate, there are still many things that need to be done by the successor trustee before the assets of the trust can be distributed to heirs.

When I begin counseling a new client as a Sacramento trust lawyer, I oftentimes need to take a bit of time to do a “Trust 101” lesson. Trusts can provide huge advantages to those who utilize them, but I find that they are often misunderstood.

One of the really sad consequences of the recession was watching the number of families who had to go through bankruptcy. Even worse are those families who stood to inherit cash or items only to have them lost at the hands of the bankruptcy court. Let me explain…

Health Care Directives, commonly known as a Living Will in California, is a legal document that will give someone the authority to make medical decisions for you if you aren’t able to do so.

You love your family and only want the best for them. So you go to a lawyer and have a California trust prepared because you want to make sure your family is well taken care of in case something happens to you.