When homeowners begin planning their estates, one question comes up more than almost any other: Isn’t there just a simple form I can fill out to pass my house to my kids and avoid probate?
If you have ever wondered whether you need a trust, you are not alone. This is one of the most common questions we hear from families.
If you already have a revocable living trust and your wishes have changed, the next question becomes: How should we update it?
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: What It Is and Why Planning Ahead Is So Important When we think of Alzheimer’s disease, we often imagine someone in their late 70s or 80s. But Alzheimer’s doesn’t always wait until old age. In fact, a rare form of the disease—called early-onset Alzheimer’s—can affect people in their 40s or 50s, sometimes even…
Can Transferring Your Home to a Trust Trigger Your Mortgage? Understanding the Law in California Many California homeowners worry that transferring their home into a trust might trigger their mortgage lender to call the loan due. Fortunately, in most cases, this fear is unfounded—especially when the transfer is made for estate planning purposes. California Law…
