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Leaving a Life Estate in My Home to My Partner Upon My Death A Guide to Protecting Your Partner and…

Busy Schedule? How In-Home Estate Planning Saves You Time Why Mobile Estate Planning Services Are the Smart Choice for Busy…

How Mobile Estate Planning Makes the Process Less Stressful Estate planning is one of those tasks that many people put…

What to Expect When Your Estate Planning Attorney Comes to Your Home Creating a comprehensive estate plan is one of…

5 Reasons Seniors Prefer In-Home Estate Planning Consultations Estate planning represents one of the most important decisions seniors will make…

Benefits of a Life Estate in California Estate Planning When planning for the future of your California property, understanding all…

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts – The Must-Know Differences By Attorney Paul Hanks of Ironclad Living Trusts My law firm receives…

Deciding to disinherit a child is one of the most difficult estate planning decisions a parent can face. Whether due…

What Are My Rights as a Beneficiary Under a Living Trust? By Attorney Paul Hanks, Ironclad Living Trusts in California…

Can I Be Sued as a Successor Trustee in California? By Attorney Paul Hanks, Ironclad Living Trusts in California You…

Protecting Your Family’s Legacy: Understanding Spendthrift Clauses in California Wills and Trusts When creating a comprehensive estate plan, protecting your…

Why Should I Put My Home in a Living Trust? By Attorney Paul Hanks, Ironclad Living Trusts in California In…

Differences Between a Will and a Trust in California      By Attorney Paul Hanks, Ironclad Living Trusts in California It is…

What should not be in a living trust ?     By Attorney Paul Hanks, Ironclad Living Trusts in California Not all…

My Mom Changed Her Trust Shortly Before She Died and Removed Me as a Beneficiary, What Are My Rights? By…

An Estate Plan for My Family Business, what are my options? By Attorney Paul Hanks, Ironclad Living Trusts in California…

I am married but own a home in my name alone. What are my estate planning options? By Attorney Paul…

I’m Getting Sued and I’m Worried About My Assets – Will an Irrevocable Trust Protect Me? By Attorney Paul Hanks…

I Just Received a Large Inheritance, Do I Need to Worry About the Death Tax? In my many years of…

The California Revocable Transfer on Death (TOD) Form – The One Upside & Many Drawbacks By Attorney Paul Hanks of…

The Rise of the Trust and the Crash of the Will By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California…

Becoming Creative With the Title of Your Living Trust – A Fictitious Name for Your Trust By Attorney Paul Hanks…

Making Complicated Living Trusts Easy To Understand By Attorney Paul Hanks of Ironclad Living Trusts in California Over the course…

Using the California Small Estates Laws to Avoid Probate   By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California In my…

Beware the Many Downsides to an Irrevocable Trust   By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California My law firm…

Why Adding Your Child to Title on Your Home is a Bad Idea  By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts…

Most of Us Should Fear Death and Probate,  not Death and Taxes  By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in…

Protecting Your Estate From Opportunistic In-Laws  By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Clients have come to my…

The Truth About Cheap Internet Trusts By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California It is not uncommon for…

 The Myth of the $1.00 Disinheritance Clause  By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Thinking about disinheriting a…

Medi-Cal Estate Recovery and California Living Trusts: What You Need to Know By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in…

The Role of the Bypass Trust in California Estate Planning By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Estate…

Understanding Death and Inheritance Taxes in California By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Estate planning is a…

Is It Possible to Disinherit a Spouse in California? Legal Protections and Exceptions By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts…

How to Legally Disinherit a Child in California: Key Steps and Considerations By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in…

How to Protect an Inheritance from a Beneficiary’s Spouse By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Inheritance planning…

Understanding Marital Property vs. Separate Property By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California When it comes to asset…

How a Certification of Trust Complements a Living Trust By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Estate planning…

Living Trusts and Certification of Trust: What You Need to Know By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California…

Steps to Legally Disinherit a Child in California By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Disinheriting a child…

Legal Grounds for Disinheriting a Child in California By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Disinheriting a child…

The Role of Trusts in Disinheritance Strategies: Navigating California Law By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California In…

Understanding Disinheritance: What Does It Mean in California Law? By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Disinheritance is…

Amending vs. Restating a Living Trust: Navigating the Crossroads of Estate Planning By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in…

Ensuring Stability: The Flexibility of Special Needs Trusts By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Can a Special…

Navigating Asset Inclusion: Understanding Special Needs Trusts By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California What Assets Can Be…

Choosing the Right Trustee for a Special Needs Trust: Who Can Serve? By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in…

How does an Irrevocable Living Trust (ILT) differ from a Revocable Living Trust (RLT)? By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living…

Understanding the Power of an Irrevocable Living Trust (ILT) By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Estate planning…

Heggstad Petitions vs. Probate: Which Is the Right Path? By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California The process…

The Heggstad Petition Process: Step-by-Step By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California The Heggstad Petition is a legal…

Understanding the Heggstad Petition: A Guide to Protecting Your Assets By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California When…

Pour-Over Wills vs. Traditional Wills: Which is Right for You? By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California When…

Navigating Probate Avoidance in California with a Pour-Over Will By Attorney Paul Hanks Ironclad Living Trusts in California Probate can…

 Living Trust vs. Will: What’s the Difference? While both living trusts and wills are estate planning tools, they serve different…

What Is A Comprehensive Living Trust? A comprehensive living trust, also known simply as a living trust or a revocable…

Do You Need A Will If You Have A Revocable Living Trust? Under California laws, having a revocable living trust…

Does a Certification of Trust Need to be Notarized? A Certification of Trust is a document that provides essential information…

The most common type of trust is a revocable living trust. The settlor is the person who creates the revocable trust. It is essential to know that under a revocable trust, the settlor is also the trustee. Once the revocable trust is established, the settlor transfers assets to the trust.

The most common type of trust is a revocable living trust. The settlor is the person who creates the revocable trust. It is essential to know that under a revocable trust, the settlor is also the trustee. Once the revocable trust is established, the settlor transfers assets to the trust.

The most common type of trust is a revocable living trust. The settlor is the person who creates the revocable trust. It is essential to know that under a revocable trust, the settlor is also the trustee. Once the revocable trust is established, the settlor transfers assets to the trust.

Too many people make the mistake of believing that merely having a will is enough to avoid probate – it is not. The value of assets exceeding $150,000 is enough to trigger time-consuming probate. And even a single asset that has not been accounted for can require probate. The laws become even stricter when real property is involved. A home left to someone thru a will alone will result in the full probate of that will before the home can pass.

Probate is a trap for the unwary. It can ensnare one’s estate upon death even for uncontested wills. This can plunges the estate into a slow and costly probate process. While this process is foreign and confusing to a layperson, it is a boon to the pockets of estate lawyers.

Once a living trust is established, then specific steps are taken to fund the trust. You can also use beneficiary designations. The property will pass outside of probate. Some misunderstand that everything you own should be retitled to trust. An attorney will properly guide you through the funding process.

There are many ways that assets can be handled to achieve the objective of a probate free world for your intended beneficiaries after your death. A living trust is the best mechanism to avoid probate in California. Our estate attorney can help you avoid probate in California.

Life is full of unexpected developments, both beautiful and challenging. When it comes to your finances, it’s best to prepare for both. Management of your finances is the place to start before you make major purchases. It doesn’t matter if you are buying a bicycle, car, or even a home. Our will and estate lawyers can help you with your plans.

Since at least the 1980’s the revocable living trust has been the preferred choice as the most efficient and flexible vehicle for passing on one’s estate in the most orderly and seamless fashion as possible. Many people make the mistake of believing that having a will alone will avoid probate.