Creating an Estate Plan Designed for You
Wills and trusts are comprehensive methods of planning for your future. They allow you to express your wishes for your long-term health care, funeral arrangements and the distribution of your assets. To make sure your concerns are clearly specified, it is wise to have a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer assist you with these legal documents.
At Boyd Contreras, LLP, in San Diego, we perform careful evaluations of our clients' assets and their goals in order to determine which protections will best serve their needs. Then, our attorneys design individualized documents based on these conversations.
Comprehensive California Wills and Trusts Services
We handle a range of issues related to wills and trusts, including:
- Writing wills - A will lets you express how you would like your assets to be distributed when you die, name a guardian for your minor children and set forth funeral wishes. While it's possible for an individual to complete a simple will template from the Internet, these do not take into account your unique situation; it's a much better idea to meet with a qualified lawyer who can individualize this document for you.
- Establish living wills - In a living will, you name what type of medical care you want to receive, if any, in the event you become unable to communicate that information for yourself.
- Establish living trusts - By placing your assets in a living trust, your beneficiaries will receive your belongings and property directly when you die. This allows you to avoid the probate process, minimize estate taxes and prevent court involvement.
- Trust administration - We represent beneficiaries, trustees and fiduciaries, or executors, in trust administration matters.
In addition, we represent individuals interested in contesting wills.
Compassionate Advice for Individualized Estate Plans
Because we have seen the issues that can arise with poorly drafted estate plans and the distribution of unusual situations, we are able to help you create a plan that addresses your most pressing concerns.
To better serve you, we will take the time to talk to you and learn about what's important to you. We will encourage you to consider various aspects of your estate plan, many of which you may not have given much thought.
Sound Legal Advice
To schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your wills and trusts issue, contact us online or call our office locally at 619-378-4033 or at 949-242-0656.
