California law (Probate Code Section 15212) provides for the ability to leave your assets for the benefit of your animal(s). The following are the key issues that must be addressed when drafting a valid Pet Trust: Definition of the animal(s) covered under the Trust; Caretaker for the animal(s) who is…
What is a Heggstad Petition? Drafting a trust and funding it (changing title to your assets to the name of your trust) is a multi-step process. If a person fails to fund or title his/her property in the name of the trust during his/her lifetime the “Heggstad Petition” (named after…
As an estate planning attorney, I am often asked by clients where their original estate planning documents should be kept. Estate planning documents can include your original will, power of attorney, trust, or advance health care directive.
