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Living Trust Packages California - Complete Living Trust Documents
Single Will Plan
- Last Will and Testament
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Advance Health Care Directive
- HIPAA Authorization
Joint Will Plan
- Last Will and Testament (for both)
- Durable Power of Attorney (for both)
- Advance Health Care Directive (for both)
- HIPAA Authorization (for both)
Single Trust Plan
- Living Trust
- Certificate of Trust
- Pour Over Will
- Nomination of Guardians
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Advance Health Care Directive
- HIPAA Authorization
- Personal Property Assignment
Joint Trust Plan
- Joint Living Trust
- Certificate of Trust
- Pour Over Will (for both)
- Nomination of Guardians
- Durable Power of Attorney (for both)
- Advance Health Care Directive (for both)
- HIPAA Authorization (for both)
- Personal Property Assignment
Optional Add-Ons Available:
📄 Property Deed Transfer - $100/property
📦 Printed Package - $75
✅ Attorney Document Review Included
Your documents reviewed by CA Bar Attorney #208356
Competitors charge $299/year extra for this
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Why California Families Choose a Living Trust
in California probate fees
of court delays
unlike a Will (public record)
from probate complications
Attorney-Prepared Living Trust Online California for Homeowners
Specialized California living trusts with real estate transfer documents for homeowners, rental property owners, small business owners, and families. Transfer your property to trust online with step-by-step guidance—all included for $400-$500.
🏠 For Homeowners
Living trust for homeowners California includes deed transfer documents, county recording instructions, and mortgage handling guidance. Protect your California home from probate.
🏢 For Rental Property
Living trust for rental property California handles multiple properties, investment real estate, and income-producing assets. Transfer all your properties into one trust.
💼 For Small Business
Living trust for small business California includes business succession provisions and continuity planning. Protect your business interests and ensure smooth transition.
👨👩👧👦 For Families
Perfect for married couples with children, blended families, single parents, seniors, and millennials. Age-based distributions and guardian designations included.
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The best online living trust California service. Here's why thousands of Californians trust us to create their California living trust online with attorney review and support. See our pricing or compare to LegalZoom.
Licensed California Attorney
Rozsa Gyene (State Bar #208356) personally reviews every document to ensure legal compliance and accuracy.
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25+ Years Experience
Since 1999, we've helped over 5,000 California families protect their assets and loved ones.
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Simple Process
Answer simple questions about your family and assets. Our smart forms adapt based on your answers.
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Complete packages starting at $150. No hidden fees or subscriptions.
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Start on your phone, finish on your computer. Your progress is always saved.
California Specific
Built specifically for California residents with state-specific requirements.
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Fill out our easy online living trust questionnaire about your family and assets. Our DIY living trust software takes most people 20-30 minutes. Save and return anytime.
California Attorney Reviews Your Living Trust Documents
Rozsa Gyene, our licensed California estate planning attorney (State Bar #208356), personally reviews every living trust document for accuracy and legal compliance.
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How to Create a Living Trust Online - California Living Trust Guide
How to Create a Living Trust Online in California
- Choose a California-specific online trust service that includes attorney review and meets state requirements
- Complete the questionnaire about your assets, family, and wishes (15-30 minutes)
- Name your trustee and successor trustee who will manage the trust if you become incapacitated or pass away
- Designate your beneficiaries and their shares (who inherits what percentage)
- Review your generated documents carefully to ensure all information is correct
- Print, sign, and notarize your trust documents (required in California)
- Fund your trust by transferring assets (record deed, update accounts)
- Store original documents safely and give copies to your trustee
How to Transfer Your House to a Living Trust
- Obtain a grant deed transferring property from yourself to your trust (included in our package)
- Fill in the property description (copy from your current deed exactly as written)
- Sign the deed and have it notarized (California requirement)
- Complete a Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (PCOR) form (required in California)
- Record the deed at your county recorder's office ($15-$75 fee)
- Notify your mortgage company (transfer doesn't trigger due-on-sale clause)
- Update your homeowner's insurance to show trust ownership
- Keep the recorded deed with your trust documents in a safe location
What to Do After Creating Your Living Trust
- Sign and notarize all trust documents to make them legally valid
- Record your property transfer deed with the county recorder's office
- Update bank account titles to include trust name or designate trust as beneficiary
- Change beneficiaries on retirement accounts and life insurance (these typically use beneficiary designations, not trust ownership)
- Transfer vehicle titles if desired (optional but recommended for valuable vehicles)
- Update your homeowner's and auto insurance policies to reflect trust ownership
- Give copies of Certificate of Trust to financial institutions as needed
- Store originals in a fireproof safe and tell your trustee the location
Living Trust California Cost Comparison - Best Online Living Trust Service
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Online Living Trust vs Attorney California - Which is Right for You?
Choose an online service if you have a straightforward estate—married or single, own one home, want assets to go to spouse then children, and have no complex family situations. Choose an attorney if you have a blended family, own a business, have properties in multiple states, have assets over $5 million, or need Medi-Cal planning.
How Much Does Estate Planning Cost in California?
Online Living Trust California vs. Traditional Attorney Costs
Save time and money creating your living trust online while getting the same legal protection from a California attorney
At your own pace
Multiple appointments
Every document
24/7 access
Office visits required
Within 24 hours
Wait 2-4 weeks
California's Attorney-Backed Online Estate Planning Platform
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Complete Online
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Attorney-Reviewed
Every document reviewed by CA Bar attorney #208356. Not auto-generated.
Less Than DIY Apps
$400 with attorney review. LegalZoom charges $549+ without it.
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Quick Guide: Will vs. Living Trust in California
For most California homeowners, a Will is not enough because it does not avoid probate.
- California Will: Instructs distribution but must go through probate court if assets exceed $208,000. Public record.
- California Living Trust: Holds title to your assets, completely avoids probate court, remains private, and offers immediate asset access to heirs.
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