Trust and Estate Administration FAQs
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A trust is a fiduciary agreement and is part of a larger estate plan. A trust is often used as a tool to minimize taxes and protect assets. If the creator goes bankrupt, creditors cannot make claims on the assets... Read More →
Differences Between a Will and an Estate Plan
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CategoriesEstate Planning
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning and will planning are different items. Your will is a part of your estate plan. Many people who create an estate plan go for a will. Both a will and estate plan provide instructions... Read More →
What Does a Business Attorney Do
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At some point, most businesses run into legal issues. A business attorney in Santa Rosa can help you navigate these difficult, and often stressful, times. The professional will help you ensure company regulatory compliance. What else can a business attorney... Read More →
What Does a Probate Lawyer Do?
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Probate is a court-supervised process that takes place after a person dies. The process involves reviewing a will to determine if it is authentic and valid. Once the authenticity of a will is determined, the deceased person’s assets are identified,... Read More →
What Is A Trust Administrator?
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CategoriesTrust Administration
Trust administration is the process of managing the creator’s trust after their demise, according to their wishes. One of the most important things to do when creating your trust is to appoint a trust administrator. Your trust administrator will make... Read More →
4 Estate Planning Mistakes That Can Cost You
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There are many benefits to estate planning. A carefully designed estate plan ensures that all assets are passed to the creator’s intended beneficiaries and is key to preventing any family conflicts, bitterness, or complications. Estate planning can be complex, which... Read More →
How to Protect Your Real Estate Assets?
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Real estate assets are subject to lawsuits and probate. Many people purchase insurance to protect their real estate assets against damage or loss. Yet do not realize the importance of putting an asset protection plan in place to protect their... Read More →
How Early Should You Start Estate Planning?
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A well-designed estate plan prevents financial and legal hassles for your loved ones after you are gone. It goes a long way in helping prevent stress in relationships and ensuring that the creator’s wishes regarding asset distribution and their health... Read More →
What Are Common Legal Issues That Businesses Face?
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Business owners often face legal issues that have the potential to cripple their businesses. Whatever the size of your business, it makes sense to hire a business law firm. A business law firm in Sonoma County can help you identify, prevent, and... Read More →
Why & How You Might Want to Avoid Probate
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CategoriesProbate
Probate is the court-supervised legal and financial process that occurs after the death of a person. It is the judicial process by which a will is proved valid or invalid. The probate process can be exhausting, stressful, and lengthy. Here... Read More →