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Will vs Living Trust in California (2026 Guide)
Category: Probate “Do I need a trust or a will?” is probably the most common question that estate planning attorneys hear. In this blog post,...
How to Speed Up Probate in California
Category: Probate Almost no one intends to find themselves in probate court as a Personal Representative of an estate. Going through a probate is a...
Understanding The Different Stages of Probate
Category: Probate Probate, a word that strikes fear and dread into the hearts of many, is the process of administering a deceased person’s estate under...
Avoid Property Tax Reassessment in California: How-To Guide
Category: Estate Planning The price of real property in California is very high compared to the rest of the United States. But how much more...
Why Most Californians Need a Revocable Living Trust
Category: Estate Planning The thing that a lot of professional services have in common, is that even after you purchase them, you may have no...
Restate or Amend My Trust, That Is the Question
The reasons that people procrastinate on amending their trust, even when they know they should, are too numerous to list in one (or even 10)...
DIY Estate Planning vs. San Diego Estate Planning Attorney
So, you finally decided to talk to an experienced San Diego estate planning attorney to get your estate plan together; congratulations! But then you start...
Personal Property Memorandum: Why You Need One
What is a Personal Property Memorandum? Under California Probate Code Section 6132, a Personal Property Memorandum (PPM) is a legally recognized document that allows you...