Author: chudleighlaw

On February 18, 2020, a motorcyclist died from injuries after the rider lost control and crashed his bike on the MacArthur Boulevard on ramp to the northbound SR-73 Freeway near Newport Beach, CA at approximately 10:15 PM.   Orange County firefighter paramedics that were first responders to the motorcycle accident performed life saving measures at the scene of the accident, but were...

Managing Unfair Settlement Offers from Insurance Companies If you have been in a car accident at the fault of another driver, chances are you have considered pursuing an insurance claim as a way to recoup your losses. While much of the time your car accident lawyer will recommend that you attempt to settle with the insurance company rather than file a lawsuit, it’s important to be aware that...

Trusts allow you to avoid probate, minimize taxes, provide organization, maintain control, and provide for yourself and your heirs. In its most simple terms, a trust is a book of instructions wherein you tell your people what to do, when. While there are many types of trusts, the major distinction between trusts is whether they are revocable or irrevocable. Let’s take a look at both so you’ll...

Confused about the differences between wills and trusts? If so, you’re not alone. While it’s always wise to contact experts like us, it’s also important to understand the basics. Here’s a quick and simple reference guide: What Revocable Living Trusts Can Do – That Wills Can’t ● Avoid a conservatorship and guardianship. A revocable living trust allows you to authorize your spouse, partner,...

Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is, as Martha Stewart would say, a “good thing.” However, many of us don’t take the steps to get that estate plan in place because we don’t understand the nuances between wills and trusts – and dying without either. Here’s what will generally happen if you die, intestate (without a will or trust), with a will, and with a trust. For...