Many have never heard the term "professional fiduciary" before, but professional fiduciaries are fairly common in estate management in California today. A professional fiduciary is an uninterested ...
While creating a trust is a great strategy for managing your estate in the event of your passing, unless your trust is "funded," it will be of little value. Only trusts that are funded can keep your ...
Estate planning is not usually the first thing that comes to mind for those about to enter into a marriage, but planning out financial matters ahead of time can have a positive impact on a marriage. ...
Trust Administration refers to the management and distribution of trust property by a legally designated person, usually referred to as a trustee. This is to be done in the best interests of the ...
What you need to know. In California courts, a conservatorship is ordered when a court finds a person is no longer able to properly care for and make decisions for his or herself. Dependent upon the ...
You have an Estate Plan, now what? Congratulations! You have taken the steps to create an Estate Plan. You’ve documented your wishes on what to do with your assets, who they will go to, and when they ...