Estate Planning Services

Living Trust Document Preparation

Protect your family's future and avoid probate with professional living trust preparation services in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.

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30+ Years Experience
Affordable Flat Fees
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What is a Living Trust?

A living trust (also called a revocable living trust) is a legal document that places your assets into a trust during your lifetime, then transfers them to designated beneficiaries at your death—avoiding the costly and time-consuming probate process.

Avoid Probate

Assets in a trust transfer directly to beneficiaries without court involvement, saving time, money, and maintaining privacy.

Maintain Privacy

Unlike wills, trusts don't become public record, keeping your estate details and beneficiaries confidential.

Save Money

Eliminate expensive probate fees (often 3-7% of estate value) and lengthy court proceedings that can take years.

Incapacity Planning

Your successor trustee can manage your affairs if you become incapacitated, avoiding court-appointed conservatorships.

Flexible Control

You retain full control over your assets and can modify or revoke the trust anytime during your lifetime.

Real Estate Protection

Especially valuable for California property owners to avoid lengthy probate on high-value real estate.

Our Living Trust Services

Comprehensive trust preparation services tailored to your unique needs and family situation

Revocable Living Trust

Complete trust document preparation for single individuals or married couples, including all necessary schedules and transfer documents.

  • Trust agreement drafting
  • Schedule of assets
  • Pour-over will

Trust Amendments

Modify existing trust provisions to reflect life changes such as births, deaths, marriages, divorces, or changed beneficiaries.

  • Beneficiary updates
  • Trustee changes
  • Distribution modifications

Asset Transfer Documents

Prepare deeds and assignments to transfer real estate, bank accounts, and other assets into your trust name.

  • Real estate deeds
  • Assignment of personal property
  • Transfer instructions

Trust Administration Assistance

Guidance and document preparation for successor trustees handling trust administration after a trustor's death.

  • Beneficiary notifications
  • Distribution documents
  • Final accountings

How the Trust Process Works

Our streamlined process makes creating your living trust simple and stress-free

1

Initial Consultation

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your goals, family situation, and assets. We'll explain how a living trust works and answer all your questions.

2

Gather Information

Provide details about your assets, beneficiaries, trustees, and distribution wishes. We'll guide you through exactly what information we need.

3

Document Preparation

We'll prepare your complete trust package including the trust agreement, pour-over will, and all necessary schedules and transfer documents.

4

Review & Sign

Review your documents carefully. Once approved, we'll provide instructions for proper signing and notarization to make your trust legally valid.

5

Fund Your Trust

Transfer assets into your trust using our prepared deeds and assignment documents. We provide step-by-step guidance for each asset type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living trusts answered

Ready to Protect Your Family's Future?

Don't leave your estate to the courts. Let us help you create a comprehensive living trust that ensures your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are protected.

Serving All of

San Luis Obispo County Santa Barbara County Paso Robles Atascadero San Luis Obispo Arroyo Grande Santa Maria Lompoc