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Estate Planning in Berkeley

A well-crafted estate plan creates a robust framework for the future, safeguarding your family in case of your passing or incapacitation, and empowering your chosen representative to manage financial or health-related matters on your behalf when necessary. Our personalized estate planning approach aims to comprehend your specific circumstances and aspirations, developing a strategy to transfer your assets, knowledge, and principles to your beneficiaries in the most effective manner. A standard estate plan typically encompasses a Living Trust, Will, Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Directives. If you’re initiating your first estate plan or revising an existing one, our planning methodology ensures confidence that your intentions will be honored. If you need Estate Planning in Berkeley call Today at 415-753-52455.

Estate Planning FAQ

Do I need an estate plan?

Unfortunately, death is unavoidable. You will need an estate plan to protect not only your family and assets, but also your peace of mind. You can be assured that your assets will be properly managed when you are gone.

What is an estate plan?

An estate plan created Bassin law helps protect and preserve your assets if you die or become incapacitated. It usually contains the following legal documents:

1. A Living Trust

A legal document that places some or all of your assets in the control of a trust during your lifetime

2. A Will

A legal declaration of a person’s wishes regarding the disposal of their property or estate after death

3. A Durable Power of Attorney

A durable power of attorney is a document by which a person grants another person power over their finances. A durable power of attorney remains in effect until the death of the principal or until the principal revokes the document.

4. Advanced Health Care Directive

An Advanced health care Directive is a legal document that details your wishes regarding your healthcare in the event you are unable to. An advance directive lets your health care team and loved ones know what kind of health care you want, or who you want to make decisions for you when you can’t.

Why do I need an Estate Plan?

A properly drafted estate plan ensures your family and assets are protected in the case you die or become incapacitated and helps your estate avoid being subject to probate.

How important is estate planning?

An Estate plan allows you to control how your property and other assets will be distributed in the event of your death and ensure your wishes are followed if you are incapacitated. Estate planning can help you avoid a costly probate and other legal complications.

Why do I need an estate planning attorney?

An estate planning attorney can help you create a comprehensive plan for managing and distributing your assets after your death and understand the legal issues involved in estate planning while ensuring that your plan is properly executed. For help with estate planning in Berkeley Contact Bassin law.

Estate Plan Review and Amendement.

We can review your current estate plan if you are planning to restatement and amend it. Generally, we will redraft estate plans for you if you are seeking to make changes. Call 415-753-5245 to see how we can help you.

Living in Berkeley

There’s simply no place else like Berkeley, California! Famous for its quirky and laid-back style, Berkeley has a wide range of thriving small businesses, shops, and restaurants. It also has California’s oldest college campus in the University of California system — UC-Berkeley.

Berkeley offers a unique blend of eccentricity, economic opportunity, and breathtaking outdoor beauty. It has a full time population of about 121,200 people plus tens of thousands of annual tourists. Although the cost of living is high here, you’ll see plenty of people dressed casually, enjoying simple pleasures, and just reveling in the very best lifestyle California has to offer.

Contact Us in Berkeley

At Bassin law we truly care about the people of Berkeley and California. Our Estate planning attorneys are here to help you! We believe you should be able to rest and recover while we handle the legal details.

What if I’m Not Sure I need an Estate plan?

Everyone needs an estate Plan! We can help determine what plan is right for you. From simple wills and trusts to complex high value estates we have packages for all kinds of families with all kinds of assets. If you are uncertain what estate plan is right for you Contact us Today and we will help you figure out what is right for you! Call 415-753-5245.