What a Simple Estate Plan Looks Like in California

Many people know they need an estate plan, but they are not always sure what that actually means. One of the most common questions we hear is, “What documents do I actually need?” For many California individuals and families, a comprehensive estate plan includes four core documents: a living trust, a pour-over will, a durable power of attorney, and an advance health care directive. Each serves a different purpose, and together they create a coordinated plan. A living trust is often the foundation of the [...]