PARENTS & HOMEOWNERS: MY 7-STEP ESTATE PLANNING PROCESS WILL PROTECT YOUR HEIRS
From Creditors, Predators & Bad Choices, And Will Help You Become a (Bigger) Hero to Your Family!
Who Should Be the Trustee?
Hello, I’m Eric Ridley, an estate planning lawyer from The Law Office of Eric Ridley in California. Today, let’s talk about a crucial aspect of estate planning: choosing the right trustee. This decision can significantly impact how your trust operates, and it’s essential to understand your options. Understanding the Role of a Trustee A trustee…
The Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust
What is a Revocable Living Trust? A revocable living trust is a legal document that allows an individual, known as the grantor, to place their assets into a trust during their lifetime while retaining control over them. This type of trust is "revocable," meaning the grantor can modify, amend, or completely revoke it at any…
What Happens if I Die Without a Will in California?
Alright, let’s start simple. If you die without a will in California, the state decides who gets your stuff. Yep, it’s called “intestate succession.” Simply put, the state has rules in place to determine where your property goes, and it might not be where you’d want it to go. If you had some heirlooms you…
Busting the Top 7 Misconceptions About Revocable Living Trusts in California
Let’s talk about something that might seem a little daunting but is actually super important: revocable living trusts in California. I practice estate planning, as an estate planning attorney in Camarillo and Ventura, You may have heard a few things about living trusts, but are they accurate? Let’s go through the top 7 misconceptions people…
Why you shouldn’t trust any of the 6 best online will makers of 2023. Dangers of online estate planning software.
Do You Need an Estate Planning Attorney, or Software? What’s wrong with the Online Will Makers of 2025? Estate planning is a crucial aspect of securing your family’s future and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. It might be tempting to try and tackle the process on your own, but is…
Preserving Your Wealth: Expert Asset Protection Strategies by Eric Ridley
Introduction: Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Your Hard-Earned Wealth In today’s complex and uncertain world, protecting your hard-earned wealth is more important than ever.Asset protection, a set of legal and financial strategies and techniques, is designed to safeguard your hard-earned wealth from potential risks and threats, thereby ensuring the preservation of your hard-earned wealth for yourself…
Estate Planning: Frequently Asked Questions about Wills and Trusts
Wills and Trusts: Understanding Your Options When it comes to planning for the future, a will or trust can provide peace of mind and ensure that your assets and loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. However, there are many questions that people have when it comes to these important estate planning tools.…
Why is a Living Trust Important: Insight for Homeowners
Discover why is a living trust important for homeowners and families, offering protection of assets, tax benefits, and simplified estate planning.
What is a Living Trust?
A will distributes your assets and belongings to beneficiaries when you die. While a living trust is similar to a will in that regard, the critical difference is that a living trust receives ownership of those assets and belongings while you are still alive. When a “grantor” uses a “Declaration of Trust,” they name a…
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Protecting Your Loved Ones and Ensuring Fair Distribution
Introduction Estate Planning for blended families is important to protect each child in the family, both biological and through marriage. The complexities and nuances of blended families bring unique challenges to the process of estate planning. These families may be dealing with issues such as children from previous relationships and the merging of different familial…
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