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Trustor vs Trustee: What's the Difference? - Werner Law

Trustor vs Trustee: What's the Difference?

POSTED ON: November 15, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Trustor vs trustee? Trust who? We all know what trust means, between trust funds and legal trusts and trust entities and trust documents, the world of estate planning and trust creation can become a little opaque. Thankfully, trusts themselves are not very complicated, and the difference between trustees and trustors is even less so. Understanding […]
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What is Intestate Succession in California? - Werner Law

What is Intestate Succession in California?

POSTED ON: November 9, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
When we pass away, our possessions and belongings must be distributed among the living. Under most circumstances, the order in which what we once owned is distributed depends on whether we left behind a will before dying. Dying without a last will and testament means dying without testament, or intestate. Every state has its own […]
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How Does Probate Work When There Is No Will? - Werner Law Firm

How Does Probate Work When There Is No Will?

POSTED ON: November 4, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Probate courts and the probate process are necessary for the validation of any last will and testament, as well as the arbitration of final debts and other financial obligations, and the ultimate distribution of a person’s estate left behind after death. Probate can and does work without a will and is necessary even if a […]
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Living Trust vs. Revocable Will - Werner Law Firm

Living Trust vs. Revocable Will 

POSTED ON: October 27, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
It’s never pleasant to think of the contingencies you might have to set in place to account for your death. Life is unpredictable, and things can happen when you least expect them. That’s why it’s essential to prepare for the unexpected by ensuring that our affairs are in order should the worst come to pass. […]
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Testate vs. Intestate - Werner Law Firm

Testate vs. Intestate: What's The Difference? 

POSTED ON: October 22, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
When a person passes away, they leave behind assets, properties, and accounts that must be distributed among the living. Under most circumstances, it's the decedent's heirs and beneficiaries that receive the estate. But in what order, and what amounts? If a person left behind legal instructions on the matters of their estate, they died testate. If […]
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Benefits of a Living Trust - Werner Law Firm

What are the Benefits of a Living Trust? 

POSTED ON: October 18, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
There are a few key benefits of a living trust including estate planning flexibility and benefits for the living. Let's see if a living trust is the right option for you. Living trusts are one of the most effective and valuable tools in an estate planner’s arsenal. In contrast to a last will and testament, a […]
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Trust Litigation Attorney - Werner Law Firm

What Is a Trust Litigation Attorney and How Can They Help? 

POSTED ON: October 15, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
A trust litigation attorney plays a role in helping beneficiaries receive what they are entitled to and providing trustees the defense they may need against frivolous lawsuits. Trusts are rarely cut and dry, but trustee interference or poor conduct can make an already opaque and difficult situation far harder. The last thing you want to […]
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Bankruptcy Attorney - Werner Law Firm

How To Choose The Right Bankruptcy Attorney 

POSTED ON: October 12, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Filing bankruptcy on your own is always an option, but it carries tremendous risk, and finding the right bankruptcy attorney can make a big difference. Bankruptcy cases are often more complicated than meets the eye – and even a single mistake can be quite costly. And when looking for legal help in a bankruptcy case, you are best […]
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In Trust For vs. Payable on Death - Werner Law Firm

In Trust For vs. Payable on Death 

POSTED ON: October 5, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
In trust for vs. payable on death are two popular ways to transfer homes, vehicles, cash and bank accounts. Read on to learn more about the differences. Estate plans can be drafted to transfer property and assets from one person to another upon death. They are not limited to the rich and powerful and can […]
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Questions To Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer - Werner Law Firm

Questions To Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer 

POSTED ON: September 28, 2021 BY: Troy Werner
Prepare to meet you lawyer with these eight questions to ask a personal injury lawyer. Learn more about how to get ready. Personal injury cases can be critical for the financial survival of a victim. Compensation for a personal injury claim can end up being the difference between financial distress and completely covering all medical costs and […]
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Whether you need help creating a living trust or navigating probate, our living trust law firm's compassionate team of estate planning lawyers and probate lawyers are here to help you and ready to answer your questions.

Our goal is to make your case as easy as possible for you. Hiring a lawyer can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. From the moment you contact our firm, through the final resolution of your case, our goal is to make the process easy and understandable. We cannot change the fact that probate is a long and complicated process, but through our Werner Law Firm Difference, we strive to go out of our way to keep you informed of your case through every step of the way. We are constantly refining our processes and procedures for a more streamlined and calm client experience. Our goal is to have you feel like a burden was lifted from your shoulders, and that we made the whole process an easy one

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