Estate planning is the process of combining the appropriate documents, such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and deeds, to prepare for a person’s incapacity and death. It is estimated that 50% of Americans do not have any type of estate planning documents in place. If this is your situation, then California law will dictate what happens to you and your property. Putting an estate plan together allows you to control what happens and can minimize the time and costs associated with life’s transitions. My role as the attorney is to understand your goals, family, and financial situation so that I can develop an estate plan with you that meets your specific needs.