Time to Update Your Trust? 5 Reasons Why You Should

Trusts are on the rise in California. Given the concentration of wealth in various areas of the state, there is no shortage of high profile, high net worth individuals who would rather keep their personal affairs private and as far from probate court as possible. However, trusts are not just for mid- and high-wealth individuals […]

PROBATE VS. TRUST ADMINISTRATION: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES

As a trusts and estates attorney in California, one of the questions I often encounter from clients is about the differences between probate and trust administration. I aim to provide clarity on this topic and help you understand the distinctions between these two important processes. Probate: A Court-Supervised Process Probate is the court-supervised process of […]