Trusts & Wills Attorney Serving California
A revocable living trust and pour-over will keep your family out of probate court, protect your assets, and ensure your wishes are carried out. Attorney Krystina T. Tran drafts clear, complete documents tailored to California law.
Who This Helps
Trusts and wills are essential if you own a home, have children, want to designate beneficiaries, or simply want to spare your family the cost and public exposure of probate. They give you control over what happens to everything you have worked for.
- Homeowners avoiding probate on real estate
- Parents nominating guardians for children
- Anyone designating specific beneficiaries
- Couples with blended families
- People wanting to keep affairs private
- Those planning for incapacity
How the Process Works
1. Consultation
We review your assets, family situation, and goals to recommend the right trust and will structure for your circumstances.
2. Drafting
We prepare your revocable living trust, pour-over will, and any companion documents — each customized to your wishes and California law.
3. Execution & Funding
We oversee the signing and record deed transfers to fund your trust. Your documents are complete and ready to protect your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a revocable living trust and how does it work?
A revocable living trust is a legal document that holds your assets during your lifetime and transfers them to your beneficiaries after death — without probate court. You retain full control of your assets and can change or revoke the trust at any time. Because the trust owns the assets (not you personally), there is nothing for probate court to administer.
What is a pour-over will and do I still need one if I have a trust?
A pour-over will is a safety net. It directs any asset you forgot to transfer into your trust at death to pour into the trust for distribution. Yes, you still need one — it ensures nothing falls through the cracks, even if your trust is fully funded.
Can I name guardians for my children in a will?
Yes. A will is the legal instrument for nominating a guardian for your minor children. We help you name primary and alternate guardians so a court knows your wishes. This is one of the most important decisions a parent can document.
What happens if I die without a will or trust in California?
California's intestate succession laws determine who receives your assets — and it may not be who you expect. Your estate goes through public probate court, which costs your family thousands in fees and takes months or years. A trust and will let you decide, not the state.
How much do trusts and wills cost?
We offer predictable flat-rate pricing for trust and will preparation. County recording fees for deed transfers are additional. The total depends on the number of documents and the complexity of your estate. Payment plans are available.
Put Your Wishes in Writing
Do not leave your family's future to chance or to California's intestacy laws. Request your free consultation and get clear, complete documents that protect what matters most.
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