Our Estate Planning Services

We are a team of experts who craft California Estate Plans that protect your assets and reflect your wishes.

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One of California’s largest and most prestigious firms.

Vanguard Legal Group is a California law Corporation licensed with the State Bar of California.

We are a leader in preparing California Estate Plans, with offices in 51 cities throughout the State. We have over 27,000 clients who depend on us to protect everything they’ve worked hard for.

What's Included

The Complete Trust Package

At Vanguard Legal Group, our team of experienced attorneys want you and your heirs to be well protected. All our Trusts are part of a Complete Trust Package. Read more to understand what’s included in each of our Trust packages.

Our Services

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Revocable Trusts

A Revocable Trust, also known as a Living Trust, is a legal arrangement in which an individual (the grantor or settlor) transfers assets into a Trust during their lifetime.

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Irrevocable Trusts

An Irrevocable Trust is a legal arrangement in which the grantor, or person creating the Trust, relinquishes control and ownership of the assets placed in the Trust.

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Trust Administration

California requires a process called Trust Administration to legally distribute someone’s assets to another individual after death.

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Professional Trustee Services

When a Trustor names a Successor Trustee, this individual will assume responsibilities when the trustor is incapacitated or dies.

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Special Needs Trusts

A Special Needs Trust is a legal instrument designed to provide financial support for individuals with disabilities without jeopardizing their eligibility for government assistance programs.

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Heggstad Petitions

A Heggstad Petition is a legal action filed in California Probate court to validate the intent of a decedent who failed to transfer an asset into their Trust.

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Probate Services

Probate in California is a legal process for all estates valued over $184,500 when the property or assets are not in Trust.

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Property Deed Services

Whether you’ve recently purchased or refinanced your home or inherited real property, we can ensure your property is properly held inside your Trust.

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Estate Planning Checklist

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Whether you’re a new or an existing client, our dedicated Client Services team is ready to assist you!

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