Estate Planning Attorney Serving California
A comprehensive estate plan protects your family, avoids the cost and delay of probate, and ensures your healthcare and financial decisions are respected. Attorney Krystina T. Tran crafts tailored plans designed around your wishes and your family's needs.
Who This Helps
Estate planning is for anyone who owns real estate, has children, wants to avoid probate, or simply wants peace of mind knowing their affairs are in order. Whether you are a young family naming guardians or a retiree preserving a lifetime of assets, a tailored plan gives you control.
- Homeowners who want to avoid probate
- Parents naming guardians for minor children
- Couples blending families or with shared assets
- Anyone wanting healthcare and financial safeguards
- Retirees preserving assets for beneficiaries
- Business owners planning for succession
How the Process Works
1. Strategy Consultation
We discuss your family, your assets, and your goals. You leave understanding which documents you need and why — in plain English, with no pressure.
2. Drafting Your Plan
We prepare your revocable living trust, pour-over will, durable power of attorney, and advance healthcare directive — each tailored to California law and your specific wishes.
3. Signing & Funding
We oversee the signing ceremony and handle deed recording to fund your trust so it actually works. A trust that is not funded offers little protection — we make sure yours is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a trust if I do not have a large estate?
A trust is not just for the wealthy. If you own a home, have minor children, or want to spare your family the cost and delay of probate, a revocable living trust is often the right tool. In California, dying without a trust typically forces your estate through public probate court — costing your family thousands and taking months or years.
What is the difference between a will and a living trust?
A will directs where your assets go after death but must pass through probate court. A revocable living trust does the same while allowing your assets to transfer to beneficiaries without probate, and it lets you designate someone to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated. We often recommend a pour-over will alongside a trust as a safety net.
What is a durable power of attorney and do I need one?
A durable financial power of attorney authorizes someone you trust to manage your bills, banking, and financial affairs if you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated. Without one, your family may need a court conservatorship to access your accounts — a costly and public process.
What is an advance healthcare directive?
An advance healthcare directive lets you designate a medical decision-maker and state your wishes for treatment and end-of-life care. It prevents family disputes and ensures your healthcare preferences are respected if you cannot speak for yourself.
How much does estate planning cost?
We offer predictable flat-rate package pricing for trust drafting and estate-plan preparation. County recording fees for deed transfers are additional. The exact cost depends on the complexity of your estate and the number of documents you need.
Protect Your Family's Legacy Today
The best time to plan is now, while you are healthy and clear-minded. Request your free consultation and take the first step toward peace of mind for you and your family.
Request Your Free Estate Planning Consultation
Tell us about your estate planning goals and we will reach out to arrange a convenient time.