Is a Living Will Better in LA County?

A living will is an official document that dictates how your estate and financial affairs are handled. However, unlike a regular will, it doesn’t involve your property and assets going to beneficiaries after your death. Instead, a living will outline how you want your affairs handled if you become ill or incapacitated and cannot take […]

Is Probate Avoidable in Orange County?

Probate is the process is the process of proving the validity of a will or seeking approval to administer an estate. The time and expense associated with probate may be avoided through careful and comprehensive estate planning. Brea California estate plan lawyers from the Fridley Law Firm can explain to you the ways probate may be avoided […]

Can a Successor-Trustee be removed?

Can a Successor-Trustee be removed? Many people wonder if it is possible to remove a successor trustee. This is a confusing topic as there are some cases in which this is possible and others where it is not. You cannot simply remove them because you feel like it. However, there are three ways that they […]

What you can’t do during the Orange County Probate Process

If you are about to go through the probate process in Orange County, be aware that there are certain rules and regulations. It is a challenge to go through this, but if you have the right knowledge and resources, it can be made easier. So here is what you need to know to stay out of […]

Common Mistakes In Estate Planning

Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just something for the wealthy. It is something that everyone needs. An estate plan will allow you to increase the value of the estate that you will pass to your beneficiaries and heirs. Proper estate planning in Brea will ensure that your loved ones do not suffer financial hardship […]

Funding a Trust in OC: What You Need to Know

When it comes to estate planning, many people prepare a will to make sure their assets are distributed in the manner they wish. However, wills can not only be disputed, but also must go through probate. For those wishing to avoid probate and other potential difficulties, setting up a trust is a viable option. But […]

Five Estate Planning Tips

The Five Ways To Do Your Estate Planning and Why You Need A Brea Estate Planning Attorney To Help You The first thing you need to do is take inventory of your assets and liabilities. Do you mostly have life insurance policies lying around? Do you have assets that might need to pass through probate? […]