Channel Islands Law Group, a P.C.

Channel Islands Law Group specializes in estate planning law in California, including advising and drafting trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives and other related documents and agreements. We work with all kinds of individuals and families in protecting all types of assets. I am always happy to discuss what may best fit your specific situation by scheduling a time here: https://calendly.com/maxshoemaker/20-minute-introductory-call

An estate plan is just that: A PLAN. People create estate plans for many reasons: probate avoidance, protecting minor children, taking care of people with special needs and much more. We give value to individuals and families by helping them make these tough decisions now so their loved ones are prepared in case a person becomes incapacitated or passes away. This often saves the cost of probating an estate, which in California can be up to 2-4% of an estate's total value. Probate often takes at least a year until it is finished paying creditors and distributing to beneficiaries, and it is a public court process making all one's assets public record. If you have kids, not having an estate plan may mean that a court would decide custody for your children, which may differ from who you might choose. Creating an estate plan avoids or minimizes all of these issues by documenting a person's specific directions and requests in one place.