When it comes to securing your family’s future, managing assets, and ensuring your wishes are honored, having a trusted and experienced Trust Attorney in Berkeley, CA, is paramount.
At Von Rock Law, we bring over 60 years of collective legal expertise to the heart of Berkeley, serving our local community with a commitment to excellence and a people-first approach.
Listening to You: We understand that trust planning can be complex, and no question is too small. Our dedicated team of trust attorneys is here to listen, guide, and provide the answers you need. We believe in open communication and keeping you informed throughout the entire process.
Community Commitment: As proud members of the Bay Area community, we are deeply invested in its well-being. Our commitment extends beyond the legal realm, as we actively support our neighbors, schools, and businesses. Your success is our success, and we’re here to help you prosper.
Putting People First: When you choose Von Rock Law for trust planning, you’re not just securing your assets but protecting your family’s future. Our trust attorneys recognize that the decisions you make today will shape the lives of your loved ones tomorrow.
With Von Rock Law, you benefit from over 60 years of combined legal experience. Our trust attorneys are well-versed in the intricacies of trust planning and understand the unique needs of Berkeley residents. We offer the highest caliber of work to ensure your trust is tailored to your specific requirements.
When you engage our trust attorney services, you’re not just hiring an attorney; you’re gaining a dedicated team ready to support you at every turn. We work collaboratively to provide comprehensive solutions that offer peace of mind and security for your assets and loved ones.
When you engage our trust attorney services, you’re not just hiring an attorney; you’re gaining a dedicated team ready to support you at every turn. We work collaboratively to provide comprehensive solutions that offer peace of mind and security for your assets and loved ones.
At Von Rock Law, we embrace diversity and welcome clients from all walks of life. Our trust attorney services are accessible to everyone, fostering an environment where you feel valued and respected.
Trust Attorney services provided by Von Rock Law in Berkeley, CA, include:
Trust Creation and Modification: Crafting trusts that align with your unique needs and goals and making any necessary adjustments as circumstances change.
Trust Administration: Ensuring your trust is administered smoothly and in accordance with your wishes, whether you’re a trustee or a beneficiary.
Trust Litigation: Resolving trust disputes with professionalism and dedication to protecting your interests.
Trustee Guidance: Assisting trustees in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities effectively.
Estate Planning: Integrating trusts into comprehensive estate plans to secure your family’s financial future.
When you need a Trust Attorney in Berkeley, CA, who truly listens, values community, and puts people first, trust Von Rock Law to be your partner in securing what matters most.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a more secure future.
Contact Von Rock Law to discuss your trust planning needs in Berkeley, CA.
In short, yes. Death is unavoidable. An estate plan protects not only your family and assets, but will also give you peace of mind that your assets will be properly managed when you are gone.
An estate plan created by Von Rock Law is a solution to protecting and preserving your estate in the case that you die or become incapacitated. It contains the following legal documents:
A legal document that places some or all of your assets in the control of a trust during your lifetime
A legal declaration of a person’s wishes regarding the disposal of their property or estate after death
A durable power of attorney refers to a power of attorney which typically remains in effect until the death of the principal or until the document is revoked. A durable power of attorney, the durability of which must be explicitly stated, remains valid even in the event the principal is unable to make personal decisions due to incapacity.
A legal document that explains how you want medical decisions about you to be made if you cannot make the decisions yourself. An advance directive lets your health care team and loved ones know what kind of health care you want, or who you want to make decisions for you when you can’t.
An estate plan not only ensures your family and assets are protected in the case you die or become incapacitated, but it also helps your estate avoid being subjected to probate, a long and costly process.
Our Custom Estate Plan is a comprehensive trust-based estate plan which is appropriate for most estates including those with minor children or other minor beneficiaries, for those requiring protections for beneficiaries and for blended families. This estate plan works toward eliminating probate court proceedings, appointing successors to manage the Trust after your death, and directs the distribution of your assets.
One 30 minute consultation meeting by telephone, video conference or in person
Revocable Living Trust
Certification of Living Trust
Last Will & Testament **
Durable Power of Attorney **
Advanced Health Care Directive **
Authorization of Release of Medical Records (“HIPAA”) **
Assignment of Personal Property **
Personal Property Memorandum **
Trust Transfer Deed (one property)
Recording Deed with county recorder
One opportunity to request edits to above documents with respect to client-provided information
Recording fees included
Preliminary Change of Ownership Report
Final signing meeting
Complete instructions regarding plan
Notary fees included
Personalized estate planning binder with all original documents
Digital PDF copies of your entire plan
Additional Deeds with ancillary documents and recording fees begin at $1000 for California properties and for out of state US properties, subject to confirmation of non-California recording fees.
Up to five hours with our staff for emails, phone calls, zooms or in person meetings to address your questions regarding the maintenance of your estate plan, funding, coordination with agents, potential amendments, family meetings or other ongoing trust maintenance concerns.
A 5% discount on billable matters for which you may further retain us, such as drafting additional plan documents and amendments, or for another practice area.
Deluxe custom estate plans are appropriate for individuals with substantial assets and sophisticated planning needs, and who require estate tax planning features for estates exceeding the estate tax threshold of $12,060,000 for individuals or $24,120,000 in community property for married couples. These plans include all of the offerings of the Custom Estate plan, but will also address such circumstances such as complicated blended families, citizenship issues, multiple real estate holdings, multiple beneficiary designations, integrated special needs trusts, or otherwise more sophisticated distribution plans.
We are offer a college care plan that will allow parents to still be able to act for their 18+ children for medical, financial and legal purposes, and to distribute the child’s assets should the child pre-decease the parent. This plan includes a Durable Power of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directive, HIPAA and Simple Will which identifies not more than two beneficiaries with outright inheritance. Further, this plan includes a generic FERPA Consent Form that will authorize parents to communicate with a college regarding the student’s classes, transcripts, grades and more. Many educational institutions will have their own forms for this Consent which may be required, but if not, our standard form should be accepted.
This plan includes a 30 minute consultation and the cost of online notary fees arranged by this office. Digital and paper copies of the plan documents will be provided.
Estate Plan revisions are provided on an hourly basis and estimates of the projected cost are provided to the client before work commences. Simple revisions to Estate Plans are often in the 2 – 3 hour range, with more complex revisions taking longer, bearing in mind that each circumstance is unique.
PLEASE NOTE – We will not amend plans that we did not draft. We will prepare re-statements of Trusts and new documents for planning documents we did not generate.