As many people are aware, Proposition 19 recently passed in California, bringing with it much surprise and uncertainty. With so many people calling and asking about what they should do and how it will affect them, we thought we would provide some basic information. However, the most important … [Read more...] about Should I Be Worried about Prop 19?
How to Make an Estate Plan During a Crisis
COVID-19 is drastically impacting our community, and our attorneys at Patton Law Group understand that clients have many concerns at the moment. Our office believes it is important to remain available and dedicated to our clients during these uncertain times, which is why we are still here to serve … [Read more...] about How to Make an Estate Plan During a Crisis
A & B Trust
When a married couple is looking to maximize the usage of federal exemptions with regard to their estate taxes, an A and B trust will play a large part in this process, since these trusts are part of the overall estate plan. … [Read more...] about A & B Trust
What Exactly Is A Trust?
A Trust is a legal document that specifies how your assets will be distributed to your beneficiaries, at a certain time, generally once you pass. There are several different types of Trusts; however, the Trust most commonly referred to is known as a Revocable Living Trust. This type of trust is … [Read more...] about What Exactly Is A Trust?
Why is Incapacity Planning Important?
When discussing estate planning, I have many conversations about avoiding probate, protecting assets from taxes, guardianship and asset protection for minors, and just generally about what happens after someone passes. The topic that seems to be much more rare is, "What if … [Read more...] about Why is Incapacity Planning Important?
What Is An A & B Trust?
When a married couple is looking to maximize the usage of federal exemptions for their estate taxes, an A and B trust will play a large part in this process, especially since these trusts are part of the overall estate plan. The details of this trust system are included as part of the Revocable … [Read more...] about What Is An A & B Trust?
Trust Administration
When it comes to administrating a trust, it is best to hire a trust administration lawyer to go through this process. … [Read more...] about Trust Administration
Probate
What does a probate lawyer do? … [Read more...] about Probate
What Does A Probate Lawyer Do?
We've all seen it on movie and television screens countless times. A character passes away, and his or her grieving (or not) relatives gather for the reading of the will. The actor playing an attorney reads off a list of who inherits what, various characters look pleased or not, and as the scene … [Read more...] about What Does A Probate Lawyer Do?
Estate Planning Trust
You may be asking yourself, what is an Estate Planning Trust? Get a quick overview below. … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Trust
