THE NIELD LEGACY LAW JOURNAL
Clear answers.
Thoughtful planning.
Useful California estate planning guidance from attorney Trenton Nield. Learn about the firm, the decisions behind a living trust, and the steps that help a plan work for your family.
FIVE PRACTICAL GUIDES
Learn before you decide.
Each article addresses a different question clients ask while considering a California estate plan.
What Is Nield Legacy Law? Meet the Attorney Behind the Practice
A closer look at Nield Legacy Law, founder Trenton Nield, and the firm's personal approach to California estate planning.
Read article ↗02 / WHAT TO EXPECTWorking With Nield Legacy Law: From Your First Call to Signing
Understand the client experience at Nield Legacy Law, including introductory calls, consultations, drafting, review, signing, and funding.
Read article ↗03 / DOCUMENTS EXPLAINEDWhat Documents Can Be Included in a Nield Legacy Law Estate Plan?
A practical guide to the living trust, will, power of attorney, health care directive, certification of trust, and funding documents used in California planning.
Read article ↗04 / TRUSTEE SELECTIONHow to Choose a Successor Trustee: A Guide From Nield Legacy Law
Attorney Trenton Nield explains the responsibilities of successor trustees, whether to name children together, and the questions California families should discuss.
Read article ↗05 / CALIFORNIA TRUST BASICSLiving Trust or Will in California? Nield Legacy Law Explains the Difference
Learn how a California living trust differs from a will, when probate may be necessary, and why many estate plans use both.
Read article ↗PERSONAL COUNSEL. THOUGHTFUL PLANNING.
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