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Think a Will Is Enough? What Happens if You Die Without a Trust in California.

Even with a valid will, your estate may still go through California probate—a time-consuming and costly court process. This blog breaks down what happens if you pass away with only a will, why probate is often unavoidable, how new laws may help certain homeowners avoid it, and how a living trust can streamline the process for your loved ones.

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Should You Let Your Successor Trustee Remove You Without a Doctor’s Certification for Incapacity?

Estate planning often involves preparing for the possibility that you may one day become unable to manage your own affairs. In California, a well-crafted revocable living trust includes provisions for what happens if the person who created the trust (the settlor) becomes incapacitated. A key question is how to determine incapacity: Should your successor trustee be allowed to declare you incapacitated and take over without a doctor’s certification?

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