Trust Planning
Avoid Probate. Protect Your Legacy. Provide for Your Loved Ones.
A properly drafted and funded trust is one of the most effective tools in estate planning. It allows you to pass your assets to your beneficiaries efficiently, privately, and without court involvement. At our firm, we craft custom trust-based plans that reflect your values, meet your goals, and anticipate your family’s future needs.
Why a Trust?
Many people believe that having a will is enough—but in California, a will alone often means your estate will go through probate. A revocable living trust avoids this process entirely when it’s set up and maintained correctly.
Benefits of a trust include:
• Avoiding probate
• Keeping your estate private (not part of public court records)
• Faster, smoother asset distribution
• Greater control over when and how beneficiaries receive assets
• Protection for minor children or beneficiaries with special needs
• Planning for incapacity
Trust Services We Provide
• Revocable Living Trusts
• Irrevocable Trusts
• Special Needs Trusts
• Trust Restatements and Amendments
• Trust Funding Guidance
• Trust Review and Maintenance
• Trust Administration After Death
Don’t Just Create a Trust—Fund It
One of the most common mistakes we see is an unfunded trust—meaning assets were never transferred into it. We guide you through the critical process of trust funding, so your plan works exactly as intended.
A Relationship, Not Just Documents
Attorney Chris Hansen brings over 20 years of experience and a commitment to building long-term relationships with his clients. He takes the time to understand your family dynamics, financial picture, and personal wishes to ensure your trust plan reflects all of it.