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Rodney W. Wickers
Attorney at Law
21515 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 380
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-540-2520
Fax: 310-540-0841
Do I need a trust if I have a will?
In California, any estate of over $60,000.00 in personal property,
or $100,000.00 in real property, or a combination, requires probate
if the individual passes with only a will. Many people who own a
house have an estate that exceeds those limits. A trust, while it
is more expensive today, avoids the 1 – 2 years of probate
court and the expenses attendant thereto. It also gives the estate
confidentiality that the Probate Court cannot afford the estate.
Note: State laws differ so always check with a lawyer licensed
to practice in your state.
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