Plain-English answers to the questions California families ask us most.
A will directs who receives what, but in California it usually still means probate. A living trust can keep your family out of court and keep your affairs private.
Read ArticleIf no guardian is named, a judge decides who raises your children — often without knowing your wishes. Naming a guardian in writing keeps that decision in your hands.
Read ArticleA power of attorney and advance health care directive let someone you trust act for you when you can't. Once your child turns 18, they need their own documents too.
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