How can I avoid Probate?

The way to stay out of the probate system is to take the time and get your estate planning done right now and done correctly the first time. In order to avoid probate and other related litigation matters, you must document everything that you want done in writing and in accordance with the laws of the state in which you reside. Once your estate plan is done, all you ever have to do later is fine tune it which does not take a lot of time and effort and does not cost a lot of money to do. Depending upon what kind of assets that you have, (be they liquid assets like cash, stocks and mutual funds, or retirement accounts, or real estate, or a business, etc.) there are a number of different things that can be done to ensure that all that you’ve worked for will be managed, allocated and distributed exactly as you intended. Setting up a strategic Estate Plan and a properly funded Living Trust are the first steps to protecting your family and your assets. San Diego Probate Attorney Steve Bliss can help you design and implement the estate plan that is tailored best to meet your own specific needs.

Contact Us to learn more about creating a strategic Estate Plan and a properly funded living trust for you and your family.