Welcome to the Law Office of Michael DeDecker, where we offer a comprehensive Revocable Living Trust package to clients in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado County, and the Bay Area. Our package provides a range of essential estate planning documents to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are carried out effectively.

What’s Included in the Living Trust Package:

1. Revocable Living Trust: Establishing a revocable living trust allows you to maintain control over your assets during your lifetime while providing for their efficient distribution after your passing.
2. Pour Over Will: Our package includes a pour-over will, which serves as a safety net to ensure that any assets not included in your trust are transferred to it upon your passing. This helps to streamline the distribution of your estate and minimize potential disputes among beneficiaries.
3. Durable Power of Attorney: Planning for incapacity is an essential aspect of estate planning. With a durable power of attorney, you can designate a trusted individual to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself, providing added security and peace of mind.
4. Health Care Directive: Your health care preferences are important, and a health care directive allows you to outline your wishes for medical treatment and appoint a trusted individual to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself.
5. Certified Abstract: As part of our package, we’ll provide you with a certified abstract of the title history of your real estate property. This document is essential for the transfer of property and ensures that all necessary information is readily available.
6. California Real Estate Transfers: Up to two real estate transfers are included in our package, allowing you to seamlessly transfer ownership of your properties to your trust. Our experienced team will handle all the necessary paperwork and ensure that the process is completed efficiently and accurately.
7. General Transfer: This document allows you to transfer other assets into your trust as needed, ensuring that all your assets are included in your estate plan.
8. Notarized Signatures: All necessary documents will be prepared and notarized as part of our package.  

Package Pricing:

We understand that a living trust and estate planning is a significant investment, which is why we offer a clear pricing structure for our package.

• Individual: $3,500.00
• Married Couple: $4,000.00

Please Note: While our package includes a comprehensive range of services, the county recorder charges a fee for recording the real estate property transfers. Those fees are not included in the package price.

Avoid Probate Court and Protect Your Assets with a Living Trust: 

The California probate court proceeding can be costly, time-consuming and a burden on your loved ones. At the Law Office of Michael DeDecker, we are experienced in helping individuals and families navigate estate planning to avoid probate court and protect their assets. Here’s why you should consider establishing a living trust.

1. Cost Savings:Probate court fees can quickly add up, diminishing the value of your estate and leaving less for your beneficiaries. California law sets attorney’s fees for ordinary services based on a tiered scale, ranging from 4% on the first $100,000 to 0.5% on amounts over $25,000,000. Additional compensation may also be allowed for extraordinary services, further increasing costs.

   By establishing a living trust, your beneficiaries and loved ones can avoid probate court altogether, saving your estate significant sums in attorney’s fees and other associated costs. With transparent pricing and a fixed package rate, our living trust solution offers a cost-effective alternative to probate court proceedings.

2. Expedited Distribution:Probate court proceedings can be lengthy, delaying the distribution of assets to your beneficiaries. This delay can cause financial hardship for your loved ones and prolong the closure of your estate.

   A living trust allows for expedited distribution of assets to beneficiaries without the need for court approval. With clear instructions outlined in the trust document, your assets can be distributed efficiently and according to your wishes, providing much-needed financial support to your beneficiaries in a timely manner.

3. Privacy Protection: Probate court proceedings are a matter of public record, exposing your estate’s details and beneficiaries’ identities to public scrutiny. This lack of privacy can be concerning for individuals who value discretion and confidentiality.

   A living trust offers a higher level of privacy protection by keeping your estate details out of the public eye. Because the trust does not go through probate court, the details of your assets and beneficiaries remain private, safeguarding your family’s sensitive information from prying eyes.

4. Avoidance of Extra Fees:In addition to attorney’s fees, probate court proceedings may incur extra fees for services such as probate investigations and conservatorship reviews. These fees can further diminish the value of your estate and complicate the probate process.

   By establishing a living trust, you can bypass these extra fees altogether, ensuring that more of your assets are passed on to your beneficiaries as intended. With our comprehensive living trust package, you can protect your assets and provide for your loved ones without unnecessary financial burdens.

Why Choose the Law Office of Michael DeDecker:

At the Law Office of Michael DeDecker, we understand the complexities of estate planning and the importance of avoiding probate court proceedings. Our experienced team is highly experienced in crafting personalized living trust solutions tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. With expert guidance, and a commitment to client satisfaction, we’re here to help you protect your assets and secure your legacy for generations to come.

Take the First Step:

Avoid probate court and protect your assets with a living trust. Contact the Law Office of Michael DeDecker today to schedule a consultation. Let us help you navigate the estate planning process and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.