When people are thinking about who they wish to give their assets to, they often consider friends and family. But what many fail to consider as an option is charity. A charitable trust is a way that you can set up your assets so that it is not only beneficial to you and...

There’s no doubt that having kids can be financially taxing. However, it’s important to note that not all children cost you the same amount of money. When you have multiple children, you likely want to ensure that your kids feel as though they are treated fairly and equally. For that reason, you may be...

When someone sets up a trust, they appoint at least one trustee. The trustee is responsible for managing the assets of the trust for the benefit of the trust’s beneficiaries. Under California law, trustees are legally required to follow the instructions of the trust when distributing money and other assets. In determining who should...

Learning that you are expecting a child whether through childbirth, adoption, or surrogacy, can be extremely exciting but overwhelming. There are so many decisions to make before your child’s arrival. But while you may be thinking about names, birth plans, and nursery color schemes, you may also want to give significant thought to updating...

It may not seem like a very big decision, but what you choose to name your trust can be extremely important. Trusts differ from other legal entities in that there are no laws that govern what you must name them. In other words, the creator of a trust has free reign to name...

If you wish to file a lawsuit regarding your inheritance under a will or trust, California requires that you follow specific deadlines known as “statutes of limitation.” These are laws that set a time limit on the time by which you must bring a specific type of legal action or else you automatically...

Trusts are created with the intent to hold certain things to specific people or entities for a period of time. In the state of California, trusts are initially presumed to be valid, but sometimes people may challenge or contest them for various reasons. In order to contest a trust, it requires a sufficient...

A revocable trust is a legal document that allows the person who creates it, known as the grantor, to manage its assets and to maintain the right to alter the trust or its beneficiaries at any time during his or her life. This “living” trust (as it’s often called) is commonly leveraged in...

You have probably heard a lot about both wills and trusts. While they are separate legal documents, they are both used to help create a comprehensive estate plan. Generally, these documents will work together, but occasionally they can conflict with one another. Revocable trusts, also known as living trusts, can be changed at any...

When a loved one passes away, the oft-drawn out probate process commonly results in increased expenses. This is the last thing that you want your heirs to go through when they are grieving such a loss. To contend with these issues, living trusts are often created. A living trust is a legal document, often used...