Estate Planning — Imperial Valley

Trusts

Protect your assets, avoid probate, and give your family a clear path forward with a trust built around your specific situation.

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Overview

A plan that works when you need it to

A trust is one of the most effective tools for protecting your assets and providing for your family, both during your lifetime and after. Unlike a will, assets held in a properly funded trust can pass to your beneficiaries without going through probate, saving your family time, expense, and stress during an already difficult moment.

Trusts aren’t only for the wealthy. They’re a practical option for Imperial Valley families who want more control over how and when their assets are distributed, added privacy since trusts don’t become part of the public probate record, and protection for beneficiaries who may need extra oversight, such as minor children or family members with special needs. Scott helps clients determine whether a revocable living trust, an irrevocable trust, or another structure fits their goals.

Legal Services

How Scott can help

Revocable living trusts
Irrevocable trusts
Trust funding and asset transfers
Successor trustee guidance
Trust amendments and restatements
Special needs trusts
Coordination with wills and power of attorney
Trust administration support
The Process

What to expect

1
Initial Consultation — Scott reviews your assets, family situation, and goals to determine whether a trust is the right fit, and which type.
2
Drafting — Scott drafts trust documents tailored to your goals and structured to meet California legal requirements.
3
Review — You review the draft, and Scott walks you through how the trust works before making any final changes.
4
Execution — The trust is signed and notarized as required to make it legally valid.
5
Funding — Scott advises on transferring assets into the trust, a critical step that’s often overlooked but necessary for the trust to work as intended.

Speak with Scott about your situation

Every case is unique. Call or email Scott’s office to discuss your specific circumstances.

(760) 352-7272[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

836 W State St
El Centro, CA 92243

Have questions about your situation?

Call Scott’s office — he’s here to help.