DeCarli Law Blog

Even if you have a will, a house in California usually must go through probate. A trust avoids probate. California probate fees are set by statute and are set according to the value of the house regardless of the amount still owed on the house. Read More

Transfer on death or payable on death accounts sound great at first glance - exactly because they are so easy to set up. However, there may be problems ahead for your beneficiaries if their circumstances change in any way. Read More

You have just signed the paperwork on what is probably your most valuable asset. Now is the time to protect that asset for your family. In California, probate fees are based on the value of the house – whether or not you owe money on a mortgage! Read More

We often meet unmarried, and newly-married, clients whose property titles are in disarray and may not reflect the needs of their current arrangement. We can help sort out these details . . . Read More

Advantages of a Revocable Living Trust Over a Simple Will Most parents want to make sure their children are provided for in the event something happens to them while the children are still minors. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and good friends sometim… Read More

Preparing your small business for your incapacity or death is vital to the survival of the enterprise. Proactive financial planning -- including your business and your estate plan -- is key. Read More

Are your beneficiary designations consistent with your estate planning wishes? In the event of your untimely death, the manner in which your beneficiaries receive your assets, including life insurance, depends on how your property is titled. Read More

When you create a living trust, you usually need to choose who to name as your successor trustee. It is crucial that this decision is not taken lightly and that the right person is selected for the job. Read More