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Category: Trusts

By: James A. Long / Asset Protection , Estate Planning , Irrevocable Trusts , Living Trusts , Revocable Living Trusts , Trusts
Creditor Protections of a California Revocable Living Trust

Creditor Protections of a California Revocable Living Trust: A Comprehensive Guide Revocable living trusts are a cornerstone of estate planning in California, offering individuals a .

By: James A. Long / Asset Protection , Estate Planning , Irrevocable Trusts , Living Trusts , Trusts
Why Self-Settled Spendthrift Trusts Fail in California: Creditor Protection Myths Debunked

Why Self-Settled Spendthrift Trusts Fail in California: Creditor Protection Myths Debunked Imagine you’ve built a nest egg—a thriving business, a real estate portfolio, or savings .

By: James A. Long / Estate Planning , Living Trusts , Probate , Revocable Living Trusts , Trusts
The Importance of Having a Living Trust in California

For California residents, estate planning is a critical step to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes without unnecessary delays or costs. .

By: James A. Long / Asset Protection , Irrevocable Trusts , Trusts
5 Amazing Benefits of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)

We all don’t like talking about death. Unfortunately, it’s one dialogue that we can’t avoid forever. Sadly though, life insurance is -in most cases- an .

By: James A. Long / Estate Planning , Irrevocable Trusts , Living Trusts , Trusts
Putting Your House Into a Trust: Steps and Costs

I’ve been practicing as an estate planning lawyer in California for over 10-years and if there is any advice I most consistently give it is .