California Probate Cost Just Increased…Another Reason to Avoid Probate Court

July 3, 2012ProbateJim

Effective June 27th, California courts now charge a $435 filing fee for probate, conservatorship, guardianship, and court supervised trust petitions. Conservatorship court investigator fees are $800. $25 to certify each court order. Copyright 2012 Phillips Law Offices, A Professional Corporation

Planning your trust: what are the ingredients?

July 1, 2012Living Trust, Special NeedsJim

What are the ingredients for trust planning? Selecting the trustee is central to every trust planning. On this topic, see the post from June 2, 2012, regarding selecting a trustee. When does money or assets come out of the trust for the beneficiary? Often it helps to distinguish between trust income (such as rent, interest, … Continue reading Planning your trust: what are the ingredients? →

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California Probate Cost Just Increased…Another Reason to Avoid Probate Court

Planning your trust: what are the ingredients?