Posts by Kaitlin Kellogg, Esq.

I hope to review some of my favorite third party resources for you soon.

Which is better, a Will or a Trust? Unpopular opinion: It depends on what your goals are and what you are trying to accomplish. Often, the terms Will and Trust are used interchangeably or are...

I hope to review some of my favorite third party resources for you soon.

Contrary to popular belief, not all of your assets (the stuff you own, like bank accounts and real property) will need to be probated at your death without a trust. You can actually avoid probate of...

If you die without establishing your beneficiaries in a will and/or trust, California law will dictate who inherits your estate. This is often a source of confusion because often married people just...

You'll often hear that you need a trust to avoid probate. However, if the part of your estate that would otherwise be subjected to probate is small enough, there might very well be another way! ...