by Edward Burns | Nov 4, 2021 | Estate Planning Attorney, Probate Attorney, Probate Court
What is a Probate and Why Do I Need One? You find out you need a probate in Sacramento. But now you’re wondering, “What is a probate? Why is probate needed?” Here are your answers in under 90 seconds: A probate is a court case. That’s it. But the point of the case is...
by Edward Burns | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
There is one question on your mind right now: “Do I have to pay death taxes?” I am a probate and estate planning attorney in the Sacramento area and serve clients from the Bay Area to Redding. Today, let’s talk about Death Tax. (Too Long; Didn’t Read? Book a...
by Edward Burns | Jun 7, 2021 | Estate Planning Attorney, Living Trusts, Probate Attorney
A trust is an agreement to hold property for the benefit of someone. Although this definition of a trust is oversimplified, there are just four main components of a trust: its purpose, property, beneficiaries, and the trustee. This article applies to California trust...
by Edward Burns | Apr 20, 2021 | Estate Planning Attorney, Living Trusts, Probate Attorney
If you are a new grandparent, it is time to review your estate planning documents. Choosing to leave everything to your child is one way of providing for your grandchild indirectly. Another benefit of planning is leaving a small gift that you know will pass on to your...
by Edward Burns | Apr 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
At our Rocklin estate planning law firm we get plenty of calls for a “last will and testament.” But when our clients say that they need a “will,” they usually mean, “I want an estate plan to protect my assets and family when I die.”...