PARENTS & HOMEOWNERS: MY 7-STEP ESTATE PLANNING PROCESS WILL PROTECT YOUR HEIRS
From Creditors, Predators & Bad Choices, And Will Help You Become a (Bigger) Hero to Your Family!
Understanding the Probate Process
When someone passes away, their estate often goes through a legal process called probate. As an estate planning lawyer at The Law Office of Eric Ridley in California, I frequently guide clients through this process. Probate involves validating the deceased’s will, paying off debts, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. While it can sound daunting, my…
How Does a Trust Impact My Eligibility for Government Programs?
Hello, I’m Eric Ridley from The Law Office of Eric Ridley in California. Many of my clients often wonder how setting up a trust might affect their eligibility for government programs. It’s a great question, and it’s important to understand the connection. Trusts are legal arrangements where you can place assets under the control of…
Can a Trust Be Changed or Revoked?
Hi, I’m Eric Ridley from The Law Office of Eric Ridley in California. Today, let’s talk about a common question I get: Can a trust be changed or revoked? Many people think that once a trust is set up, it’s set in stone. But that’s not always the case. Trusts can be flexible, and understanding…
The Essential Role of Trusts in Estate Planning
In this article, we will explore the importance of estate planning and creating a trust, discussing how trusts can help avoid the probate process, provide tax benefits, offer asset protection, and give individuals control over asset distribution.
The Impact of Passing Away Without a Trust
This article provides an overview of the benefits of having a living trust, avoiding the probate process, understanding intestate succession laws, and the importance of estate planning with the Law Office of Eric Ridley.
Safeguarding Your Legacy: The Essential Guide to Estate Planning and Asset Protection
Protecting Your Legacy: How to Safeguard Your Assets with Estate Planning – Learn the importance of estate planning, key terms, additional documents, asset protection strategies, minimizing estate taxes, choosing beneficiaries, updating your estate plan, and the role of an estate planning attorney.
Navigating Intestate Succession in California: The Key to Secure Estate Planning
Understanding Intestate Succession Laws in California and the importance of having a will or trust in place to avoid complications, with guidance from the Law Office of Eric Ridley.
Understanding Probate and Non-Probate Assets: A Comprehensive Guide to Estate Planning
Understanding the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets: Learn how probate assets and non-probate assets differ, and why its crucial to understand these distinctions for effective estate planning and asset distribution.
The Complete Guide to Probate: Settling an Estate with Expert Tips
Understanding Probate: What You Need to Know About Settling an Estate – A comprehensive guide to navigating the probate process, including the role of the executor, distribution of assets, potential challenges, alternatives to probate, and the impact of estate planning, with an emphasis on the services offered by the Law Office of Eric Ridley.
Can I Change My Trust?
As an estate planning lawyer in California, I often encounter trust questions. A trust is a legal arrangement where you transfer assets to a trustee to benefit a beneficiary. It’s like giving someone a box of your valuables to hold onto for someone else. You might wonder, “Can I change my trust once it’s set…
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Eric did an excellent job creating our Living Trust. His work was very detailed and thorough, and at a very reasonable cost. I could reach him easily to discuss concerns or questions, and he offered great advice. His depth and e(...)
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Eric Ridley has to be my favorite Lawyer of all time. He helped me out tremendously being the executor of a family trust. I would give him 10 out of 10 no doubt! He did such a good job for me that I recommended him t(...)
