A well-crafted Estate Plan protects your assets, safeguards your loved ones, and minimizes stress.
An Estate Plan is a strategic arrangement of legal documents that ensure your wishes are honored, your assets are protected, and your loved ones are cared for, even when you can no longer make decisions yourself.
A well-crafted Estate Plan helps you avoid costly Probate, can reduce taxes, and ensures your wealth is distributed precisely as intended.
You’ve worked hard to build your legacy.
Protect it.
An Estate Plan ensures your family is cared for and your wishes are honored, avoiding confusion or disputes during challenging times.
It provides clear instructions that ease the burden on your loved ones and helps them confidently navigate difficult decisions.
Take charge of your future! Make key decisions about your healthcare, finances, and legacy ahead of time.
With an Estate Plan, you maintain control over key aspects of your life despite unexpected circumstances.
Every individual and family is unique, and your Estate Plan should reflect that.
You can tailor your plan to your specific circumstances, priorities, and goals, ensuring your legacy is preserved exactly as you intend.
A Revocable Trust, also known as a Living Trust, is a legal arrangement in which an individual (the grantor or settlor) transfers assets into a Trust during their lifetime.
An Irrevocable Trust is a legal arrangement in which the grantor, or person creating the Trust, relinquishes control and ownership of the assets placed in the Trust.
California requires a process called Trust Administration to transfer control of assets so they can be legally distributed after death.
When a Trustor names a Successor Trustee, this individual will assume responsibilities when the trustor is incapacitated or dies.
A Special Needs Trust is a legal instrument designed to provide financial support for individuals with disabilities without jeopardizing their eligibility for government assistance programs.
A Heggstad Petition is a legal action filed in California Probate court to validate the intent of a decedent who failed to transfer an asset into their Trust.
Probate in California is a legal process for all estates valued over $184,500 when the property or assets are not in Trust.
Whether you’ve recently purchased or refinanced your home or inherited real property, we can ensure your property is properly held inside your Trust.
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My experience with Vanguard has been excellent. Their staff and attorney were very professional and made the process extremely clear.
They answered all my questions quickly and followed up with me when necessary in a timely manner.
I am very happy with Vanguard and would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to create their Estate Plan.
– Robin | California
Vanguard was an absolute pleasure to work with. They were patient and professional, operating with the knowledge and respect that this kind of law work requires.
You’re talking about death, worst case scenarios, etc, and they were very helpful all the way through.
I really appreciate their clear communication and the level of organization as a whole. They made the process very easy.
– Rob | California
I had a great experience with Vanguard in putting together my living trust. I have waited 20 yrs to do this and so glad I finally did it.
My experience with Vanguard was excellent and they were helpful and professional always. I highly recommend them if you are interested in a living trust.
– Liz | California
From the beginning Vanguard was excellent. Very thorough at answering all my questions.
They even contacted me a couple of months later to make sure everything was funded properly and to see if I had any other questions.
I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or refer a friend.
– Ron | California
We diligently shopped around for help with our Living Trust. Vanguard was our fifth legal advisor, and I’m convinced we made the very best choice.
From our first contact with Vanguard to create our Living Trust, everything was smooth, professional, educational, and pleasant.
– Lydia | California
This was a very good experience for my husband and myself. The process was easy to understand even though the documents were complex.
Vanguard seems to have our best interests in mind. We would recommend this firm to anyone considering a trust for themselves.
– Suzy | California
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