Estate Planning
Eastvale Estate Planning Attorneys
Living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney for Eastvale families. Free consultation. Flat fees from $2,500, quoted in writing.
Eastvale
Planning for young families
Many Eastvale households are young families, and the questions we hear most are about children: who raises them, who manages their inheritance, and at what age they receive it.
A will lets you nominate a guardian. A trust lets you decide how and when children receive what you leave them, instead of a court-supervised account and a full share at 18.
The house matters too. A home worth about $950,000, close to a typical Eastvale home value, would generate about $44,000 in statutory attorney and executor fees in probate, figured before the mortgage is subtracted. Probate for Eastvale residents is usually heard at the Riverside Historic Courthouse in downtown Riverside and typically takes 9 to 18 months.
We handle the consultation and planning meetings remotely, so you can plan around work and school schedules. Every plan is designed and drafted by a Montanez Yu attorney.
Probate by the numbers
What probate would cost in Eastvale
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About $950,000
A typical Eastvale home value in recent Zillow estimates. Probate fees are figured on that full value, before any mortgage is subtracted.
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About $44,000
Statutory attorney and executor fees combined if that home passes through probate, before court costs, appraisal, and publication.
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9 to 18 months
A typical formal probate, per the California courts. With a funded living trust, your successor trustee can act without a court case.
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From $2,500
Our flat fee for a complete plan for one person; $3,000 for a married couple, quoted in writing. See what it covers.
Common questions
Eastvale estate planning questions
What does a plan cost?
Our flat fee for a complete plan starts at $2,500 for an individual and $3,000 for a married couple, quoted in writing before any work begins. The consultation is free. See what the flat fee covers.
Does a mortgage make probate cheaper?
No. Probate fees are figured on the full value of the home, not your equity. The home can go into your trust with the loan in place.
Can we do this without coming in?
Yes. We handle the consultation and planning meetings remotely, so you can work with us from home.
Who should be our children’s guardian?
The person you trust to raise them, with a backup. You nominate guardians in your will, and many parents choose a different person to manage the money in the trust. Our guide on naming a guardian covers how to choose.
What if one of us has children from a prior relationship?
A trust can provide for a surviving spouse and still make sure each parent’s children receive their share. Our guide to blended family planning explains the options.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Se habla español. Tell us when you call and we will arrange it.