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Protect Loved Ones
Make sure your assets are used to protect whom you love and that people you trust are there to safeguard you and your family.
Avoid Probate
Maintain your family's privacy by avoiding probate, an expensive and lengthy court process required for most estates over $150K.
Control Decisions
Decide who gets what and when—and under what conditions—so your beneficiaries are protected in ways consistent with your values.
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Pass more wealth to your beneficiaries by anticipating long-term needs and designing a plan that helps lower fees and taxes.
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A local attorney will take time to understand what's important to you, provide options and customize a plan that will achieve your goals.
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After your Estate Plan is complete, Trusted helps guide you through critical last steps that are required to fund and finalize your Trust.
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Amend your plan as life changes. Trusted Flex Protection, provides an easy, low-cost way to maintain your peace of mind.
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Estate plans should evolve as life changes. Trusted encourages clients to think of their plan like coverage that can be refined to better match their situation and goals over time.
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When you or your spouse pass, it helps to have a Trusted partner who already has your estate planning records, knows your family, and will treat them with respect care during difficult times.
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Hopefully it won't happen, but if your plan is ever contested you want a Trusted attorney who understands your goals and has the litigation experience to defend them helping you.
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…We've gone thru this process before when we had kids, and again 10 years ago when there were big tax law changes—but this was the best experience by far. So glad we found Pam and Trusted.
— John and Darlene
My husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and needed to go on hospice care. Pam from Trusted spent nearly all day into the night helping us to get the Trust done. I felt very confident in her knowledge. She was thorough and explained things well…. Pam was the Angel we needed… I am very grateful for her expertise and especially going above and beyond to help us out.
— Susan
Trusted was instrumental in helping to sort out a complicated trust/probate issue…. Pam (our attorney) crafted a line of reasoning to dissolve the old trust and bring the policy under a newer trust. Trusted was wonderful to work with, and we really appreciated her help.
— Jim
…We've gone thru this process before when we had kids, and again 10 years ago when there were big tax law changes—but this was the best experience by far. So glad we found Pam and Trusted.
— John and Darlene
My husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and needed to go on hospice care. Pam from Trusted spent nearly all day into the night helping us to get the Trust done. I felt very confident in her knowledge. She was thorough and explained things well…. Pam was the Angel we needed… I am very grateful for her expertise and especially going above and beyond to help us out.
— Susan
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[email protected] Call Now for a Free Consultation (650) 504-1995 ©2026 Trusted Law Corporation, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy Information posted on this website is not legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for speaking with an attorney about how these laws affect you. Communication through the website does not create an attorney-client relationship or a duty of confidentiality. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Testimonials or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Trusted Estate Plans Include: Customized living trust Pour over will Primary residence transfer Power of attorneys HIPPA waiver Trust certificates Secure cloud storage of your documents 12 months of Flex Protection × Trusted Law Corporation | Legal Services Call for a Free Consultation (650) 504-1995 Home How We Work Services About Guidance Contact Client Login contact us for a Free Consultation Trusted Law Corporation is a full-service Trust and Estate Planning law firm serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Across all services, we are committed to understanding your goals, protecting your privacy, and providing exceptional service. We charge a reasonable flat fee for our complete estate plans and price all other legal services on a project basis. Please contact us to discuss your situation. Our Services Estate Plannin g: Know your loved ones are protected in ways you control with a custom estate plan. Trusted has helped hundreds of families in the bay area find this peace of mind. Click to find out more. Most people understand that a Will lets you control who gets what and when, but this may not be enough. What people don't know, is that Wills do not avoid probate and don't protect your heirs until you're dead. If you become incapacitated, temporarily or permanently, the actions you instruct in a Will are delayed. A proper Estate Plan should protect your beneficiaries, avoid probate, reduce fees and taxes, and state your personal health care choices. More importantly, it should protect you and your beneficiaries if you become incapacitated. If you have young children or heirs with special care needs, an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure those loved ones will be protected when and for as long as necessary. When you build your estate plan, you will face a host of personal decisions. Whom do you trust enough to protect your kids or manage your assets? When and under what conditions will beneficiaries receive money? How do I make things fair? How could my decisions today impact government assistance an heir is receiving in the future. These questions are made harder by the fact that life is complicated and if we are lucky, long-lasting. What you have today and how you wish to protect your loved ones will almost certainly change over time. This underscores three points about choosing the right estate planning partner. First, find a firm that considers your long-term goals and whom you're protecting when building your plan. Second, find a firm that makes maintaining your protections easy and secure so they last — an outdated plan is a bad plan. Third, work with an attorney you trust will look out for your family over time. When you or your spouse pass, having a partner who cares for your family and understands your intentions is eases difficult times. Trusted Estate Plans include a comprehensive set of protections that are important to you and your loved ones. However, what sets us apart is how we approach your Estate Plan. Our process starts with a picture so we can understand more about whom you want to protect and why. Together, we will make sure you understand your options and customize your plan to achieve your goals. After your Plan is complete, the Trusted service provides an easy and affordable way for you to update your Plan and refine your protections over time. Probate : Help estates without a plan navigate the complex probate process with clarity, and ensure assets reach the correct heirs with minimal loss or money or time. Click to find out more. Assets over $150K not in a Trust generally need to go through probate. During probate, your assets will be managed by a court-appointed representative who must ask the court for permission to distribute assets to your heirs. Additionally, your estate will be charged probate fees based on the value of the assets. The length of time and amount of fees an estate suffers is based on the size and complexity of that estate and the efficiency of your local government. In addition to the court process, you may need to do other things to enable the transfer of assets in an estate. These may include selling a home, defending an existing will against claims, or structure longterm care needs, to name a few. Each situation is unique but is it common that in addition to the probate court process other legal loose ends need to be tied up. Just as Trusted tailors an Estate Plans to each family, we approach each probate with the same customized care. Lastly, there is also an emotional cost of probate. Having your family affairs made public and needing to rely on the court system to help beneficiaries can be frustrating. Managing unfamiliar processes can be time-consuming. Doing these things after a loved one passes makes each harder. Trusted expertly guides people through the probate process with sensitivity and compassion, while making the process as stress-free and efficient as possible. Trust Administration : Ensure trusts are followed and that the right beneficiaries get what they should. We help trustees feel informed and assets are distributed with minimal delay. Click to find out more. When a loved one who established an Estate Plan passes steps must be taken to ensure it functions correctly, and that beneficiaries receive property quickly and with minimal legal challenges. This includes completing actions that are required for the Trust to comply with state law, safeguard government assistance, and reduce fees and taxes. Failure to do these things can result in delay or unnecessary costs. Some steps are procedural but must be completed on time. Others, like the allocation of assets, are more strategic and can have a material impact on your heirs. All are important. Unfortunately, surviving spouses, beneficiaries, trustees and guardians are often confronted with these unfamiliar questions during extraordinarily difficult times. Trusted Administration services can make things easier. Whether you're Estate Plan was crafted by Trusted or done by another firm, our Trust Administration Services will help your family navigate the administration process clearly, quickly and with compassion. We will make sure you are aware when important decisions need to be made and help you understand your options, so you make sound long-term choices. Trust Litigation : Defend or dispute an existing estate plan to make sure assets are distributed properly. Trusted has extensive litigation experience ready to help. Click to find out more. Not surprisingly, when relatively large sums of money are at stake, people take notice. Although avoiding probate can help reduce how many people know when a Trust is enacted, Trusts are often disputed, sometimes for excellent reasons. The most common disputes are suits contesting the validity of a Trust, actions against a Trustee for breach of fiduciary duty, and claims against the estate for money owed. If the original Trust was poorly structured the activities it instructs may diverge from the creator's goals. Although difficult, Trusts can be modified in these circumstances if it can be shown doing so better fulfills the Creator's real intentions. Pursuing or defending a claim in court is a challenging process, one that you need to get right the first time. Regardless of which side of a dispute you are on, it is best when you have experienced attorneys on your side. Trusted Law Corporation was started by an attorney with over ten years of litigation experience. We've helped clients successfully defend their Trusts against frivolous claims, argued for money-saving amendments, removed trustees acting in bad faith, and helped deserving heirs amend Trusts, so they realign with the creator's intent. Reasons to Choose Trusted Local Attorneys We only staff experienced Bay Area attorneys who will take the time to know you and your family. Human Approach We promise to be patient, friendly and helpful as we craft your protection together. Online Access We securely store your estate documents online for free, so you have instant access when you need them. Trusted Advisor We remain with clients and help them recognize how their plan may need to change over time. Contact Tr Privacy Policy - Trusted Law Corporation Call for a Free Consultation (650) 504-1995 Home How We Work Services About Guidance Contact Client Login contact us for a Free Consultation Privacy Policy for Trusted Law Corporation At Trusted Law Corporation, accessible from www.trustedlc.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Trusted and how we use it. If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at Log Files Trusted follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information. Cookies and Web Beacons Like any other website, Trusted uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information. Privacy Policies You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of Trusted Law Corporation. Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on Trusted , which are sent directly to users' browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit. Note that Trusted has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers. Third Pary Privacy Policies Trusted 's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options. You may find a complete list of these Privacy Policies and their links here: Privacy Policy Links. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers' respective websites. What Are Cookies? Children's Information Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. Trusted does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. 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Trusted Estate Plans Include: Customized living trust Pour over will Primary residence transfer Power of attorneys HIPPA waiver Trust certificates Secure cloud storage of your documents 12 months of Flex Protection × About Trusted - Trusted Law Corporation Call for a Free Consultation (650) 504-1995 Home How We Work Services About Guidance Contact Client Login contact us for a Free Consultation Trusted provides a better way to protect who and what matters. At the heart of Trusted is a simple idea, we want the people and things we love to be safe and protected after even if we can't be there to do it ourselves. If you need a new estate plan or to update and existing trust, we are here to help. The Trusted Mission Trusted's mission is to make estate planning understandable and versatile, so people act sooner and receive lasting peace of mind. We help clients build customized plans that are easy to maintain over time. It is our goal to understand each person and situation so the plan we design is consistent with their values and protects who they love for as long as necessary. Our belief is that a trust should grow and change with life and that the process or cost of amending your plan should not be obstacles, which is why we have redesigned the way trusts work so you can more easily maintain them over time. If you need an estate plan or assistance with an existing plan, Trusted LC wants to be the firm you call first. The Trusted Team Pamela Bobowski Founder and Managing Attorney After personally navigating the probate process, Pamela C. Bobowski founded Trusted Law Corporation in 2015 to help families avoid the stress, cost, and uncertainty that can arise when planning is incomplete or unclear. The firm focuses on thoughtful estate planning that protects loved ones while remaining practical and easy to maintain as life evolves. Pam approaches estate planning through the lens of a seasoned litigator. Having seen firsthand how disputes arise in court, she designs estate plans to anticipate potential problems and minimize the risk of future litigation. In addition to estate planning, Trusted Law also handles trust administration, probate, and estate litigation. Pam is a graduate of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Leif M. Clark, a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. She is licensed to practice law in California, New York, and Massachusetts. Prior to founding Trusted, Pam spent more than a decade as a litigator: prosecuting criminals as a Deputy District Attorney for Fresno County, representing San Francisco clients in landlord-tenant disputes, and defending Fortune 500 companies in complex civil litigation. Originally from Queens, New York, Pam traded the East Coast for the West Coast in 1992 and has been a Bay Area for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and staying active with her husband, young son, and two dogs. Grace Kosman Attorney (CA Bar 2008, Trusted since 2018) Region: SF, San Mateo, Santa Clara Counties Grace brings over 20 years of experience in civil litigation, estate planning, and landlord-tenant matters. She has practiced law in California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maine. Before joining Trusted, Grace spent 15 years as a senior attorney at Prindle, Decker, and Amaro, et al., where she negotiated large, complex litigation settlements, and later served as Office Manager at the San Mateo County Counsel’s Office. Grace earned her Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School and is an active volunteer who supports seniors and low-income families through the San Mateo County Ombudsman program, St. Vincent de Paul Church, and St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Her guiding principle: "O ffer a voice for those unable to speak up for themselves." Allison De Vincenzi Attorney (CA Bar 2017, Trusted since 2023) Region: Alameda and Santa Clara Counties Allison is a graduate of the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Prior to joining Trusted Law Corporation, Allison spent two and a half years prosecuting criminals as a Deputy District Attorney for Monterey County. Prior to that, Allison spent over four years practicing international corporate tax law. Allison joined Trusted Law in 2023. Her work includes preparing new estate plans, updating and amending existing trusts, and assisting with trust administration and litigation matters. Allison is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, having grown up in Redwood City. In her spare time, Allison enjoys sharing her love of music, animals, and classic cars with her husband and toddler. Kristi Young Attorney (CA Bar 2006, Trusted since 2025) Region: Alameda, Contra Costa Counties Kristi is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law (2006) with more than a decade of experience in client management and litigation. Her work has included detailed legal analysis, drafting pleadings, and managing sensitive matters under strict deadlines to protect client interests. Her experience spans employment law, immigration law, elder abuse, and estate-related matters. In 2025, Kristi joined Trusted Law, drawn to the opportunity to help families plan for the future and navigate complex personal and financial decisions with clarity. Her litigation background provides a strong foundation for identifying potential risks in estate planning and helping clients create plans designed to minimize disputes and protect their intentions. Contact Trusted Trusted’s main office is in San Mateo, CA. We also offer vitrual meetings and local signings for clients who want to limit travel. Additionally, for clients who are unable to travel or need rapid turnaround time, Trusted offers bedside and expedited trust Planning for added fees. If any of these options are relevant to you, please let your Trusted attorney know during your consultation. San Mateo Location 104 De Anza Blvd San Mateo, CA 94402 e.
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[email protected] Call Now for a Free Consultation (650) 504-1995 ©2026 Trusted Law Corporation, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy Information posted on this website is not legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for speaking with an attorney about how these laws affect you. Communication through the website does not create an attorney-client relationship or a duty of confidentiality. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Testimonials or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Trusted Estate Plans Include: Customized living trust Pour over will Primary residence transfer Power of attorneys HIPPA waiver Trust certificates Secure cloud storage of your documents 12 months of Flex Protection × Estate Planning & Trust Attorney in San Mateo, CA | Trusted Law Corporation Call for a Free Consultation (650) 504-1995 Home How We Work Services About Guidance Contact Client Login contact us for a Free Consultation SAFETY 1st: Trusted offers online and contactless meeting options for clients with health or mobility concerns. Estate Plans aren't for the rich, they're for the people you love. If you need a new estate plan or help with trust administration, litigation, or probate, Trusted Law is here to help. Serving clients throughout San Mateo and Alameda Counties and across the San Francisco Bay Area. Estate Planning Probate and Trust Litigation Estate Plans help protect people and what they value... Protect Loved Ones Make sure your assets are used to protect whom you love and that people you trust are there to safeguard you and your family. Avoid Probate Maintain your family's privacy by avoiding probate, an expensive and lengthy court process required for most estates over $150K. Control Decisions Decide who gets what and when—and under what conditions—so your beneficiaries are protected in ways consistent with your values. Save Money Pass more wealth to your beneficiaries by anticipating long-term needs and designing a plan that helps lower fees and taxes. The Trusted approach is simple: Build customized plans. Offer a lasting solution. Customize Your Plan A local attorney will take time to understand what's important to you, provide options and customize a plan that will achieve your goals. Complete the Process After your Estate Plan is complete, Trusted helps guide you through critical last steps that are required to fund and finalize your Trust. Make Updates Easy Amend your plan as life changes. Trusted Flex Protection, provides an easy, low-cost way to maintain your peace of mind. Learn more about our approach Full service means ongoing support Estate Planning Estate plans should evolve as life changes. Trusted encourages clients to think of their plan like coverage that can be refined to better match their situation and goals over time. Trust Administration When you or your spouse pass, it helps to have a Trusted partner who already has your estate planning records, knows your family, and will treat them with respect care during difficult times. Trust Litigation Hopefully it won't happen, but if your plan is ever contested you want a Trusted attorney who understands your goals and has the litigation experience to defend them helping you. Trusted Law Corporation is a full-service law firm that can help you during all aspects of the Estate Planning lifecycle . Learn more about our services. My husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer and needed to go on hospice care. Pam from Trusted spent nearly all day into the night helping us to get the Trust done. I felt very confident in her knowledge. She was thorough and explained things well…. Pam was the Angel we needed… I am very grateful for her expertise and especially going above and beyond to help us out. — Susan Trusted was instrumental in helping to sort out a complicated trust/probate issue…. Pam (our attorney) crafted a line of reasoning to dissolve the old trust and bring the policy under a newer trust. Trusted was wonderful to work with, and we really appreciated her help. — Jim …We've gone thru this process before when we had kids, and again 10 years ago when there were big tax law changes—but this was the best experience by far. So glad we found Pam and Trusted. — John and Darlene Home How We Work Services About Guidance Contact Client Login Trusted Law Corporation San Mateo Office 104 DeAnza Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94402 Phone: 650-504-1995 Fax: 650-230-1400 Email:
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Trusted Estate Plans Include: Customized living trust Pour over will Primary residence transfer Power of attorneys HIPPA waiver Trust certificates Secure cloud storage of your documents 12 months of Flex Protection × Trusted Law Corporation | Additional Information | Blog Call for a Free Consultation (650) 504-1995 Home How We Work Services About Guidance Contact Client Login contact us for a Free Consultation If Estate Planning gets confusing, seek out Trusted Guidance. Welcome to Trusted Guidance, a collection of helpful articles, videos, and forms to make your estate planning experience more informative and straightforward. Read Trusted Advice for articles written by Trusted Law Corporation about Estate Planning and Trust Administration. Check out News to find curated articles and news from across the web. Lastly, FAQs provide clarity on some of the most commonly encountered questions we hear from clients. Trusted Advice News Client Stories FAQs Trusted Advice Talking About Estate Planning Although Estate Plans do a good job at legally defining how you wish your property to be used if you become incapacitated or die, it is often helpful to discuss your plan with beneficiaries and selected agents ahead of time. Doing so may help avoid unnecessary disputes, identify unforeseen problems with your choices, and ease the difficulty on your heirs and agents. Even if you don’t proactively talk to them, this Trusted Advice article helps guide some additional information you may which to leave behind for the benefit of your estate. Read More Community vs. Separate Property In California, most property held by a couple is considered community property, but there are circumstances when property can be held separately. This is especially common in households where one or both spouses have children and assets from previous marriages or when there is generational family property in the estate, such as heirlooms. This Trusted Advice article highlights some of the ways property can be held separately. Read More The Importance of Estate Plan Maintenance Although having an outdated Estate Plan is typically better than not having a plan at all, there is still a risk to the estate. Outdated plans can not only be invalid, at times they can actually lead to unanticipated outcomes that diverge from the creator's original intention or current values. In this Trusted Advice article, we review the major events that can merit amending your Estate Plan so your protection continues to reflect your life, values, and relationships. Read More News Robin Williams’ estate plan: Good, but not great cnbc.com If you live in the San Fransisco Bay Area you may remember some of the news surrounding the estate of the late Robin Williams. Although few people have the same wealth as Mr. Williams, this article written by Kelly Holland at CNBC makes important points that are relevant to everyday families, especially those who have dependent children. A Selfish Mistake, 50% Make suzeorman.com Suze Orman has been a longtime advocate for estate planning. In this article, She pulls no punches stating why she feels failing to establish a plan for your family is not only risky but can be irresponsible. We prefer a more positive outlook, one that embraces the Peace of Mind people feel after they build their plan. Regardless of whether your a half-full or half-empty kind of person, this article offers a brief and entertaining case for creating an Estate Plan for you and your family. Divorce Means Revisiting Your Estate Plan forbes.com Divorce can have a significant impact on a household. This Forbes article crisply highlights the reasons to contact your estate planning attorney during or immediately after a divorce. If you or a loved one have recently been through or are considering divorce, this seven-minute read written by Christine Fletcher provides a quick summary how divorce impacts your Estate Plan, who you've chosen as agents, and who is set as your insurance and retirement designations. Client Stories Frequently Asked Questions General Estate Planning Questions What happens if I die without an Estate Plan, Trust or will? If you fail to plan your estate and die without a will, California law has created a plan (intestate succession) for you. More commonly known as Probate or Probate Court, the entire system, which is set forth by statute, is too complex for a discussion here, but some surprising and frequently undesirable results can occur. First, probate is costly and time consuming, taking time and money away from the people you love. Second, the law determines both the persons to whom your property will pass and how your estate will be divided among those persons, which may not satisfy how you would like things to work. The courts may even determine to whom your minor children will go if you pass before choosing a legal guardian for them. What happens if I die with a will? If you create a will for your estate, you can instruct your Executor to distribute property pursuant to the terms you set in the will. Thus, a will does give you the power to distribute property controlled by the will in the manner you instruct when you die. Although this is enough benefit for some client, there are three major drawbacks of a Will: The will does not speak until you die. A will does not provide any protections against your incapacity. This means that if you were to become incapacitated your assets may be locked from use, even for your own benefit. When you die, the property passing through your will must still pass through the probate process. Probate is a public, expensive and time-consuming process. Although a will gives you more say in how things will work, it does not help you avoid probate. A Will is limited in power. Because it does not speak until you die only having a will fails to also provide practical living protections like a Power of Attorney, HIPPA Waivers and medical decision guidance. Wills also do not provide the right framework for more complex goals like establishing protections for a beneficiary with special needs. What is probate? Probate exists to ensure the fair transfer of assets between people after someone dies and leaves behind property. The best way to avoid probate is to have a Trust or Estate Plan in place. If you do not have a plan in place and your estate is probated it will also suffer a few consequences. First, probate is a public process, which means anyone can find out that your estate is being probated and may complain about the terms of your Will without cost. Second, the probate process is very slow. Not until after the court feels comfortable that potential creditors have been paid will it release monies to your beneficiaries. In the Bay Area, this typically takes about 10 months, during which time your beneficiaries will have limited access to your property. Lastly, probate is expensive. California law specifically states the amount that probate will cost. For an estate with 1 million dollars of assets, probate costs $23,000 and that’s merely to process the estate and does not include the costs for other necessary legal actions that may be required. What is "administration" of my probate estate? When an estate goes through probate or when a Trust needs to acted upon it must be administered, which involves the processing of required forms, the collection of assets, payment of liabilities, and distribution of properties to the beneficiaries or heirs after payment of creditors. Failure to administer an estate properly, whether in intestate (without a Will) can result in unnecessary costs, delay and hassle. What is a "personal representative", "executor" and "administrator"? These terms stand for a personal representative you name in your will or estate plan that serves as the representative of your probate estate. You may be more familiar with the terms "executor" or "administrator" for such an individual. What property will not pass under my will? Proceeds from life insurance policies and retirement benefits will pass in accordance with the beneficiary designations. In addition, property held in certain joint tenancies with right of survivorship (e.g., joint bank or broker COVID-19 UPDATE: Trusted Law Corporation is Serving Clients During the Pandemic - Trusted Law Corporation Call for a Free Consultation (650) 504-1995 Home How We Work Services About Guidance Contact Client Login contact us for a Free Consultation Trusted Law Corporation has low-contact service options. Covid taught us how to stay safer and protect one another from colds and viruses. To help protect clients who wish to remain cautious Trusted established low-contact meetings. Using Zoom, the phone, email, and secure document sharing, we provide personal interaction and safety. This option is free of charge and reduces face-to-face meetings to only those that are required, allowing us to build your plan together while safeguarding your wellbeing. If you or somebody you know needs estate planning, don't let health and safety concerns get in the way. 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