by Edward Burns | Mar 6, 2024 | Estate Planning Attorney, Property
Discover How to Save on Increased Taxes Introduction Are you a homeowner in California? If so, you’ll want to pay attention to the recent changes in property inheritance laws. These changes could significantly impact your financial future. Let’s dive into what’s new... 
by Edward Burns | Apr 6, 2020 | Estate Planning Attorney, Living Trusts
There’s a few easy ways to find a trust attorney. Our clients have found our firm in a couple different ways. Here’s how you can find a trust attorney to draft your living trust. The Most Popular Ways to Find a Trust Attorney Here’s our top methods... 
by Edward Burns | Jun 22, 2024 | Estate Planning Attorney Trust Probate Wills Categories
Probating Your Own Home Because You Gave Away the Title to Your Spouse? You’re not alone if your spouse took title to your family home as Sole and Separate Property in California. If you transferred property to your spouse during your marriage and your spouse... 
by Edward Burns | Nov 3, 2022 | Estate Planning Attorney Trust Probate Wills Categories
Otherwise known as a Last Will and Testament, a will is a traditional legal document that functions like a letter to the court, detailing where your property goes after your passing. In most cases more is needed to avoid probate. You’ve probably heard that if you do... 
by Edward Burns | Sep 22, 2022 | Estate Planning Attorney Trust Probate Wills Categories
What is Probate? What is a Probate? Probate in California is a long, expensive, and public courtroom process, with results that most people don’t want. Don’t let this happen to you–avoid it by drafting an estate plan instead of a will. What is probate? It’s a... 
by Edward Burns | Nov 4, 2021 | Estate Planning Attorney, Probate Attorney, Probate Court
What is a Probate and Why Do I Need One? You find out you need a probate in Sacramento. But now you’re wondering, “What is a probate? Why is probate needed?” Here are your answers in under 90 seconds: A probate is a court case. That’s it. But the point of the case is... 
by Edward Burns | Aug 25, 2021 | Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Planning Attorney Trust Probate Wills Categories
Avoid Death Tax in CA, Click for a FREE, No Obligation Consultation! There is one question on your mind right now: “Do I have to pay death taxes?” I am a probate and estate planning attorney in the Sacramento area and serve clients from the Bay Area to Redding to San... 
by Edward Burns | Jun 7, 2021 | Estate Planning Attorney, Living Trusts, Probate Attorney
A trust is an agreement to hold property for the benefit of someone. Although this definition of a trust is oversimplified, there are just four main components of a trust: its purpose, property, beneficiaries, and the trustee. This article applies to California trust... 
by Edward Burns | Apr 20, 2021 | Estate Planning Attorney, Living Trusts, Probate Attorney
If you are a new grandparent, it is time to review your estate planning documents. Choosing to leave everything to your child is one way of providing for your grandchild indirectly. Another benefit of planning is leaving a small gift that you know will pass on to your... 
by Edward Burns | Apr 3, 2021 | Estate Planning Attorney Trust Probate Wills Categories
At our Rocklin estate planning law firm we get plenty of calls for a “last will and testament.” But when our clients say that they need a “will,” they usually mean, “I want an estate plan to protect my assets and family when I die.”... 
