by Crista Hermance | Oct 12, 2026 | Probate, Estate Planning, California, Living Trust, Trust
The difference between trust administration vs probate often comes down to how assets were owned and whether a properly funded trust was in place. Probate is a court-supervised process, while trust administration typically occurs outside of court. Both involve... 
by Crista Hermance | Sep 29, 2026 | Estate Planning, California, Living Trust
The most common estate planning mistakes include waiting too long to create a plan, relying solely on a will, failing to update beneficiary designations, forgetting to fund a trust, and neglecting incapacity planning. For many Oxnard families, these oversights can... 
by Crista Hermance | Mar 25, 2026 | Parenting, Assets, Marriage Planning, Inheritance, trustee, Estate Planning
Leaving an unequal inheritance in California is legal—but it can create family conflict if not handled carefully. With the right planning, communication, and legal structure, families in Ventura County and across Southern California can divide assets intentionally...
