San Diego Estate Planning Blog

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Probate, Wills, and Trusts

Probate

If you need a probate attorney, you have come to the right place. Having an experienced probate attorney is important to navigate the complex probate court and to complete the probate process as efficiently as possible. For over 20 years, The Wight Law Office has helped many personal representatives form large estates to modest estates through the probate process and treats each client with the care and respect they deserve. No probate case is the same and with an attention to detail and professionalism, the Wight Law Office is a trusted partner in the probate process. Call today for a free consultation to speak with David Wight, an experienced probate attorney.

Estate Planning Basics

For most of us, the need for estate planning is not to avoid estate taxes, but to transfer our estate to our beneficiaries without the need for a court ordered probate and to do so with as little fuss and complications as possible. That is why an up to date living trust and pour-over will is an important estate planning tool to transfer wealth to your beneficiaries. The alternative to not having these estate planning documents is not pretty. What happens is that the court determines who and how much of your estate is to be transferred. In addition, court fees and attorney fees will take a much larger percentage of your estate than you would like, meaning a lesser amount to the beneficiaries of the estate.
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