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Funding a Living Trust: Transfer Assets & Avoid Probate

Posted by Steve Lopez Esq. | Jun 27, 2025 | 0 Comments

In estate planning, "funding" a trust refers to the process of transferring ownership of your assets into the trust. This typically involves changing the titles or designations of various properties so that the trust becomes the legal owner. Once transferred, these assets are generally not subject to probate. Establishing a revocable living trust is usually a simple process, especially because the person creating the trust (the trustor) usually continues to control the assets and may serve as the trustee.

Beware of Estate Planning Scams

Posted by Steve Lopez | May 16, 2025 | 0 Comments

A living trust is a legal tool that allows you to manage your assets during your lifetime and direct how they will be distributed after your death—without going through probate. It’s one of several estate planning strategies available to California residents.  While many professionals offer trustworthy help with wills and trusts, there are also individuals and organizations that prey on people—particularly seniors—under the guise of estate planning assistance

Proteja a Su Familia y Evite Complicaciones Legales

Posted by Steve Lopez | Feb 07, 2025 | 0 Comments

Nada en este mundo es seguro, excepto la muerte y los impuestos. Sin una planificación patrimonial adecuada, las familias pueden enfrentar incertidumbre y dificultades legales tras el fallecimiento de un ser querido. Muchas personas evitan este proceso por desconocimiento o porque creen que es solo para millonarios. Sin embargo, planificar su patrimonio garantiza que sus bienes sean distribuidos según sus deseos y evita que el estado tome decisiones por usted. En la Law Office of Steve Lopez, ubicada en Downey, California, ofrecemos asesoría en planificación patrimonial, sucesiones y litigios testamentarios con un enfoque accesible para la comunidad hispana. Steve Lopez, abogado con amplia experiencia y hablante nativo de español, brinda un servicio personalizado y confiable. Evite el costoso proceso de sucesión y proteja a su familia con la guía de un abogado experto. Asegúrese de que sus deseos se cumplan y alivie la carga legal de sus seres queridos.

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