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Do You Need an Estate Planning Lawyer? Probably

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Do You Need an Estate Planning Lawyer? Probably. Despite what your well-intentioned friends might tell you, estate planning attorneys aren’t here just for the wealthiest residents of Orange County and the Inland Empire. In fact, from Chino to Mission Viejo, Long Beach to Corona, after years of experience we come to see how nearly every...

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Understanding Probate (and avoiding it!)

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“Probate” is one of those elusive terms that only lawyers seem to know about (and few of us at that!). It’s actually a term that stems from a Latin word that means “to prove.” When you or a loved one leaves a will, someone has to file a petition with the court to prove that...

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Will or Trust – Which is Better?

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As estate planning attorneys, we’re often questioned about legal matters while shopping at the grocery, playing at the park, waiting in court or chatting at a dinner party. Most frequently, we’re asked, “Do I really need an estate plan?” Then, quickly, “Should I have a will or should I have a trust?” Great questions! Being...