What Is Estate Planning?
by San Francisco Estate Planning Attorney No matter how large or how modest, everyone has an estate and something in common—you cannot take it with you when you die. To ensure that your wishes are carried out, you need to provide instructions stating whom you want to receive something of yours, what you want them […]
The Pros and Cons of Revocable Living Trusts
by San Francisco Estate Planning Attorney A revocable living trust can be a powerful estate planning tool. Generally, a revocable living trust is a type of trust that can be cancelled at any time and the grantor of the trust is both the trustee and beneficiary (allowing for control of the trust’s assets). With a revocable […]
How to Choose a Successor Trustee for Your Living Trust
by San Francisco Estate Planning Attorney How should I choose the successor trustee for my living trust? Should I name more than one trustee for my trust? One of the most important decisions you will make when you plan your estate is not “what” or “how” but “who.” Who will you choose as successor trustee […]