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 | Nov 12, 2020 | Estate Planning Attorney, Living Trusts, Probate Attorney
You own a home in Rocklin, Roseville, or Orangevale, have an estate plan, and all of your properties are in your Estate Plan. And things were just fine. Then, Proposition 19 passed, even though it was opposed by all but 1 major California newspaper (16 Major... 
by Edward Burns | Oct 22, 2020 | Estate Planning Attorney, Living Trusts, Probate Attorney, Probate Court
Dad has died. You can’t find any paperwork and your brother says he is in charge. You need information. Our Rocklin probate and estate planning firm will help you get answers. And if you missed our blog about stolen inheritances, you can find it by clicking this... by Edward Burns | May 4, 2020 | Estate Planning Attorney, Guardianship, Living Trusts, Probate Court
Frequently asked questions and answers about estate planning and our Covid-19 response: Are you open? Yes! We’re open Monday-Friday 9:00 – 5:00. We have select, in-person meetings for existing clients and free phone consultations available 7 days a week... 
by Edward Burns | Apr 30, 2020 | Estate Planning Attorney, Living Trusts
Your estate plan is like your fire escape plan: the more complex your estate is the more directions you’ll need. If you’re unmarried, with no children or real property you probably don’t even need a trust. We’ve explained how you can draft a... 