A Revocable Living Trust, or inter vivos trust, is another name for a living trust. It essentially is a legal document created by the trust maker in order to determine who will take possession and control of their assets after … more

I often tell clients, that Estate Planning is a process.  It is simply the steps you would take to ensure that your property, your money, and your assets go to your family and loved ones in the event of your … more

One of the more commonly accepted   ways to escape probate is through a living trust.  In a living trust, the estate owner or the grantor, transfers his properties from his name to a trust, while he is still alive.  However, … more

No.  As the creator of the trust, you have 2 powers that give you ultimate control over the Living Trust:  The power to amend the trust, and the power to revoke the trust.  Also, during your lifetime, as long you … more

Dwight Edward Tompkins, Estate Planning Attorney. California Family Trusts