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The Living Trust Essential Checklist

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsMay 1, 2018

It is essential to review your living trust from time to time. There is no hard and fast rule on how often to review your living trust, but we recommend every five years because finances fluctuate, family situations evolve and laws change. To help guide you through this process, we have put together the below…

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Estate Planning: Trusts, Power of Attorney & HIPPA Authorizations

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsFebruary 13, 2018

Every year I vow to start my Christmas shopping earlier. If I am organized and purchase all of my gifts early, I can enjoy a stress-free holiday season. I failed again this year. I know preparing for the holiday season early will make it more enjoyable. I also know that I must not only purchase…

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Revocable Living Trust: Who Should My Successor Trustee Be?

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsOctober 17, 2017

When creating a revocable living trust, it is common that the trustmaker(s) will serve as trustee and appoint a successor trustee to handle matters after their death. The successor trustee is the person who steps in and executes the trust administration after your death. The successor trustee will also step in should the trustmaker become…

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Why Trust Fund Babies Are More Independent

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsJune 29, 2017

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

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsMay 22, 2017
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

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsApril 5, 2017
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

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsOctober 17, 2016
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!)

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsOctober 10, 2016
“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?

Kari VoorheesNo CommentsOctober 3, 2016
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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