Trust Planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid Probate. Protect Your Legacy. Provide for Your Loved Ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s future needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why a Trust?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people believe that having a will is enough\u2014but in California, a will alone often means your estate will go through probate. A revocable living trust avoids this process entirely when it\u2019s set up and maintained correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of a trust include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Avoiding probate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Keeping your estate private (not part of public court records)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Faster, smoother asset distribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Greater control over when and how beneficiaries receive assets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Protection for minor children or beneficiaries with special needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Planning for incapacity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trust Services We Provide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Revocable Living Trusts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Irrevocable Trusts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Special Needs Trusts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Trust Restatements and Amendments<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Trust Funding Guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Trust Review and Maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Trust Administration After Death<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Just Create a Trust\u2014Fund It<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most common mistakes we see is an unfunded trust\u2014meaning assets were never transferred into it. We guide you through the critical process of trust funding, so your plan works exactly as intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Relationship, Not Just Documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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