Category Archives: Asset Protection Attorney Walnut Creek
California Trust Administration
A Trustee’s Step-by-Step Guide for Northern California Families The death of a trust settlor triggers immediate legal responsibility. Successor trustees step into a fiduciary role governed…
Celebrity Estates
Each of the California county superior courts offers a probate department where they administer decedents’ estates. Through the court process, the court distributes assets of the estate to…
What Is A Pour-Over Will?
The modern centerpiece of a California estate plan is a Revocable Living Trust (RLT). In it, we appoint fiduciaries. Also called successor trustees, they handle trust assets during our…
California Probate Costs
How much does probate cost in California? Filing a petition in probate court requires costs and fees. For example, out-of-pocket costs include the fee for filing the petition with the…
When Is A Probate of Real Property Required?
WHEN WILL A PROBATE OF REAL PROPERTY BE REQUIRED WHEN SOMEONE DIES? By: Michael J. Young Probate Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA To determine whether a probate will be required for real…
June 2020 Newsletter
Let me first say that we hope all of you are doing well and are keeping safe. In light of the present health crisis, we are receiving an increasing number of calls every day from existing…
Helping Clients and Prospects During This Crazy Time!
Let me first say that we hope all of you are doing well and keeping safe. Existing clients and prospects are calling, asking for help them NOW, in light of the present health crisis. Our…
Caring for the Vulnerable in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Experts agree that “older adults” face the highest risk of infection and death relative to the coronavirus pandemic. But just who qualifies as “older?” According to the Centers for Disease…
How to Choose an Assisted-Living Facility for a Loved One with Dementia
As an elder law attorney with many clients in assisted living facilities, I have visited many such locations. Over the years, I have discovered the important points to consider when…Will Probate Be Required?
When Will Probate Be Required? Probate is not always required. With proper estate planning, we can avoid probate, protect assets, and get our “ducks in a row” for Medi-Cal planning. Click…
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