http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org orange county estate planning Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:00:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Benefits of an A-B Trust An A-B Trust also known as a credit-shelter, bypass, or family trust is a tax saving device that allow the maximum amount of property to pass to your inheritors without tax for a couple whose assets are above the estate tax exemption, which is $2 million ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/132/a-b-trust Benefits of a Power of Attorney Having a durable power of attorney in place saves loved ones the time, expense and public nature of petitioning the court.  If one becomes unable to make informed decisions (“incapacitated”) without a power of attorney loved ones must petition the court to appoint a conservator ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/18/power-of-attorney Using a trust to avoiding probate is a strategy that allows one to avoid 1. the expense associated with probate such as court costs, appraiser fees, attorney fees, and executor fees, 2. the undue delay caused by court required paper work and statutorily required waiting periods, and 3. the public ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/13/trusts Advance Healthcare Directive Benefits Advance healthcare directives allow people to make choices about their medical care in advance of serious illness.  It is never too early to start this decision-making process, and people should not postpone it until they face serious illness.  A “power of attorney for healthcare provision” allows one ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/16/health-care-directive Benefits of a Will A will allows a testator to direct the distribution of the one’s property and assets to the loved ones of their choice.  If one passes away without a will, the State of California will distribute one’s property and assets under the default rules of intestate succession.  A ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/6/will-attorney Estate Planning Attorneys Our clients spend a lifetime accumulating their assets.  As experienced estate planning attorney’s we specialize in maximizing the value of those assets for the benefits our clients and our heirs.  Estate planning is complex as both Federal and State laws frequently change the way we deal with wills, ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/9/estate-planning-lawyer Estate Plan Benefits Our clients have worked hard to build their assets.  We assist clients in preserving those assets for their beneficiaries efficiently and effectively. Estate planning is the process of: identifying the persons inheriting the principles assets identifying the persons who will care ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/1/estate-planning-lawye We believe that estate planning in Ladera Ranch should be performed by a experienced professional familiar with the local community. Our Ladera Ranch estate planning attorneys have extensive experience in preventing possible tax issues and problems before they arise. We believe that the mark of an effective Ladera ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/232/ladera-ranch-estate-planning The estate planning process and probate system can be confusing and complex. Having a California estate planning attorney assist you in planning and drafting your California estate planning documents can save you from significant hassles down the road including delays and a drawn out probate process and even escheat ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/212/california-estate-planning Benefits of Mission Viejo Estate Planning Lawyers A Mission Viejo will attorney will help Mission Viejo residents determine if a revocable living trust is useful in their estate plan. You probably already started estate planning by naming beneficiaries on life insurance policies, retirement accounts and bank accounts. Legal instruments such as ... http://www.orangecountyestateplanning.org/126/mission-viejo-estate-planning-lawyer