An estate trustee has the huge responsibility of properly executing the last will and testament. He is legally appointed to carry out the wishes of the deceased. However, many times problems exists whenever the trustee does not act in the best interest of the estate, and it’s necessary to remove the trustee as soon as possible. This is when seeking the service of a Coachella Valley trust and estate law firm is extremely important. Continue reading
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The topic of this article is about a special type of California bank account sometimes known as a ‘Totten Trust’. It’s a very simple and quite effective way of avoiding probate, which is why it is also well known as a POD (payable on death) account. POD accounts are just bank accounts in which you name a beneficiary to inherit the funds once you die. Continue reading
When single moms and dads re-marry, they have what is called a blended family. For estate planning, planning and good communication is required. Coachella Valley trust and estate lawyers can help with the details to make the process go smoother. Continue reading
An essential task in any family’s life is the task of estate planning. What happens to your assets that make up your estate does not have to be left up to the State or individuals for whom you have never met. You can be guided through this process with a Coachella Valley estate planning attorney who will explain the importance and differences and functions of wills and trusts. Continue reading
