by Crista Hermance | Feb 10, 2026 | Planning, California, Usa, Attorney, Consultation, Trust administration, Parenting, Living Trust, Living Will, Probate, Transfer, Blended Families, court, Estate Planning, Marriage Planning, Cohabitating, executor, Inheritance, beneficiary designations, trustee
Naming adult children as successor trustees can simplify trust administration and keep decisions within the family. However, it can also create conflict, delay, and legal risk if family dynamics, experience, or asset complexity are ignored. California families should... 
by Crista Hermance | Feb 5, 2026 | Cohabitating, wills, Attorney, Parenting, Living Trust, Living Will, Probate, Transfer, Blended Families, Parenting Featured, Divorce, Assets, Marriage Planning, Estate Planning, Holiday, executor, crisis, trustee, funding, unmarried, 2026
Estate planning isn’t just paperwork — it’s one of the most practical ways married couples protect each other. This Valentine’s Day, California spouses should review key legal decisions that affect health care, finances, property, and legacy. Why Valentine’s Day Is a...
