Wills and trusts

If a deceased loved one died with assets titled in his or her name, that person's estate will likely be subject to probate. If this person lived in California, then California law dictates how the deceased person's property is administered. California law also...

Creating a living trust is one of the simplest ways to ensure a smooth transition of ownership of critical assets after your death. In fact, a trust can even give you extra protection as you age, as it can allow for the oversight of a trustee when you can no longer...

Even with a trust, your estate plan will likely take months to settle. You want to make sure your alleviate your family’s stress after you’re gone, and keeping things updated can go a long way toward keeping the process as painless as possible. It takes an executor an...