Trusts

Founded in 1939, our law firm combines the ability to represent clients in domestic or international matters with the personal interaction with clients that is traditional to a long established law firm.

Amending or Restating the Trust-Which is Better?

Crummey Notices and Proper Estate Planning

Funding the Trust: Vital and Too Often Forgotten

Grantor Retained Annuity Trust-The Basics and The Benefits and Detriments

Gun Trusts: A Wise Way to Pass Firearms to the Next Generation

Life Insurance Trusts - The Basics

Living Trusts for Non-Citizens - Qualified Domestic Trusts (QDT)

QTIP Trust Versus Outright Gift - The Basic Rationale

Qualified Personal Residence Trusts: Tax and Asset Protection Tools

Revocable Living Trusts - Why Use Them?

Section 529 College Savings Plans: Estate Tax Benefits

Six Estate Tax Techniques That Allow Tax Savings for Large Estates in a Low Interest Environment

Special Needs Trusts for California Residents

The Trustee's Right to Hire Professionals

The Trustee’s Duty to Inquire

Trustee's Duty to Provide Information to Beneficiaries: Practical Advice

Trustees Who Are Family Members: The Pros and Cons

Trusts for Pets

Who Pays Trustee's Legal Fees in Trust Litigation?