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Advance Directives

Wills

FAQs About Wills In California (CA)

Wills & Probate Resources In California

Statutory Will Form Provided By California Law

Questions & Answers About Probate (CA)
What is probate? A general outline of the probate process;
What is a probate estate? When is probate necessary or appropriate?? How much does probate cost?

Wills & Spouses' Rights (CA)

Questions & Answers About Estate Planning (CA)

Do I Need Estate Planning? (CA)

California Statutory Estate Planning Forms
Contains forms for California Statutory Advance Health Care Directive, California Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, California Statutory Form Will, and Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Wills In All 50 States & DC
Select your state on the right.

Being An Executor (Not State Specific)

The Right Of A Surviving Spouse To Get A Certain Share Of The Estate (California)

Making A Will (Not State Specific)
When you need one & what to put in one.

Life Advice About Being An Executor (Not State Specific)
An overview of the executor's role.

Find The AARP In California
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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Advance Directives

California Statutory Estate Planning Forms
Contains forms for California Statutory Advance Health Care Directive, California Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, California Statutory Form Will, and Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit.

Medical Directives/Living Wills

Health Care Directives & Durable Power Of Attorney (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In California
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

For More See Consumer-SOS/Medical Directives/Living Wills

Trust Funds

Do I Need Living Trust? (CA)

Trusts- Frequently Asked Questions (Not state Specific)

Setting Up a Trust For Someone Who Can't Control Their Spending
Also learn what you can do to protect the trust from creditors or from being assigned to someone else other than your beneficiary.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-worthy

Establishing A Trust Fund (Not State Specific)
A trust fund is not just for the wealthy.

See Misc. On Estate Planning

Guardians

No resources are available. Please check back later.

Power of Attorney

Durable Power Of Attorney & Health Care Directives (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In California
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

See Misc. On Estate Planning

Misc.

Questions & Answers About Estate Planning (CA)

The Death Of A Spouse (Check List Of To Do's)
Good tips for people in every state.

Conservatorship, Trusts and Wills for People with Developmental or Other Disabilities (CA)

Settling A Small Estate Without Probate (CA)

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com)
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

Estate Planning Websites (Lots of Links For Many States)

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

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