The time to address the details of your estate is sooner rather than later. Whether you are a new parent with a home and a modest income or a retiree with sizable assets, it is important to prepare for both the future and the unexpected. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Ripley & Associates bring an exceptional depth of legal knowledge and courtroom experience to the firm. We have developed a strong reputation in the Victorville area for achieving positive results.
Estate Planning Tools
Two of the most commonly used estate planning tools are wills and trusts because they directly address your wishes concerning the management of your estate. If you are in need of estate planning services of any kind, we encourage you to contact us to discuss it.
- Wills — A will simply documents how you would like each item in your estate handled after your pass away. This often includes the care and support of your surviving children, as well as the distribution of private property, family heirlooms, real estate, artwork and investment assets.
- Trusts — A trust provides an option for managing your assets during your lifetime while providing a smooth transition of those assets when you die. Trusts are particularly useful when probate and excessive inheritance taxes are a concern.
- Probate — This legal process begins with identifying both the assets and debts of an individual's estate and determining which items will be liquidated to pay for the debts. When the debts have been dealt with, the remaining assets are divided among the heirs identified by the court. When a will or a trust is in place, probate is often greatly simplified.
- Power of attorney — The legal authority to act on another's behalf in private affairs, business or the management of an estate and its assets.
Experienced San Bernardino County Probate Attorney
The Law Offices of Ripley & Associates, in Victorville, California, represents clients throughout the high desert area. Contact us toll free at 800-540-8713 to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced Victorville wills and trusts attorney. Hablamos español.
