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Why Trust Fund Babies Are More Independent

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When we think of the term “trust fund baby”, names like Hilton and Kennedy come to mind. However, setting up a trust fund for your children is beneficial even if you are not leaving them millions of dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Smith created a living trust in order to pass their wealth to their two…

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Why Small Business Owners Must Consider Estate Planning

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Small business owners overlook the importance of estate planning.  Tony owned a small dental practice.  He was married with two young children.  He worked out regularly and appeared to be in perfect health.  One night, Tony had a massive heart attack.  Unfortunately, he was placed on life support.  The trauma and stress of the event...
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Protect Your Children, Get a Trust

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Protect Your Children, Get a Trust When my husband and I sat down to write our trust, it was smooth sailing, until we discussed who the guardian of our children would be should we both die. I assumed it would be someone in my family. Unfortunately, he thought the same thing. This issue caused a...
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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...
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