Your Own Riverside Estate Planning Attorney with Expert Legal Guidance
More than 70% of Americans don’t have a will or trust, either due to procrastination or lack of guidance. But not now. Isha Singh offers personal estate planning solutions to protect your assets.
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Wills
- Healthcare Powers of Attorney
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Financial Powers of Attorney
- Special Needs Trusts
- Guardianship Planning
- Blended Family Planning
- Uncontested Probate
- Spousal Property Petitions
- Heggstad Petitions
- Virtual Services
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A Reputed Riverside Estate Planning Attorney
What makes Isha Singh different from other Riverside estate planning attorneys:
- She understands family priorities. As a mother of two, Isha understands the importance of protecting your legacy. She builds custom plans that give you real protection.
- Peace of mind through precision. Isha crafts legally sound strategies with extensive experience in estate planning, trusts, and probate matters. She ensures your wishes are carried out exactly as you want.
- Guidance you can understand. Legal language can be difficult to understand, but not with Isha. She gives you legal help in easy words, so you stay confident and know what's happening at each step.
- Every aspect is carefully managed. Isha handles every aspect with care, from living trusts and powers of attorney to probate planning. Each document is thoroughly prepared and reviewed to ensure accuracy.
- Local expertise across California. Based in Riverside, Isha proudly serves families throughout San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and across California. She offers dependable support wherever life takes you.
A Simple Estate Planning Process
Creating your estate plan with our Riverside, CA, attorney is straightforward and stress-free. Here’s how we make it happen:
1. Discovery Call
Share your goals on a free call to see how we can bring peace of mind to your family
2. Complimentary Peace of Mind Session
A free session where we assess your situation and make customized estate plans.
3. Legacy Affirmation Signing
After your plan is made, you’ll review and finalize all documents.
4. Ongoing Support
We provide lifetime support to ensure your plan is updated with your life changes.
Why Are We the Trusted Choice for Riverside Families?
Riverside families trust us because we become a part of their lives. Here are some of the perks that are hard to find anywhere:
Flat-Fee Pricing:
We believe peace of mind shouldn’t come with hidden costs. That’s why our firm offers clear and flat-fee packages with no unexpected charges.
Deep Knowledge of California Probate Law:
We have in-depth expertise in handling matters governed by the California Probate Code §§ 100 - 13158.
Custom Estate Planning:
We design personalized estate plans that comply with the California Probate Code and California Family Code.
Skilled in Trust Formation & Administration:
Our firm creates and manages revocable trusts under the Trust Law or California Probate Code §§ 15000–19403.
Guardianship planning:
Protect your children’s future by naming trusted guardians in your estate plan, following the legal standards under California Probate Code § 6110.
Stay in Charge of Your Health and Finances:
Maintain control over your medical and financial decisions during illness through powers of attorney established under California Probate Code §§ 4000–4545.
What’s Included in a Custom Riverside Estate Plan?
As your trusted Riverside estate planning attorney, we assess your situation to create a plan under California law that fits your life. The following are the components that your plan may include:
| Estate Planning Component | Description | If Not in Place / Applicable Law |
|---|---|---|
| Last Will & Testament | Specify how your assets are distributed and name guardians for minor children. | California Probate Code §§ 6100–6111; assets may pass by intestate succession if no will exists. |
| Living Trust | Helps your family avoid probate to keep matters private and faster than court processes. | Without a trust, assets may go through probate under California Probate Code §§ 100–1210. |
| Durable Power of Attorney | Appoint someone to manage your financial and legal matters if you become unable. | In the absence, a court may appoint a conservator under California Probate Code §§ 1800–1829. |
| Advance Healthcare Directive | Specify your medical preferences and appoint a healthcare representative for critical decisions. | California Probate Code §§ 4600–4806; healthcare decisions may be made by default family hierarchy or court-appointed conservator. |
Who Can Benefit from Our Services?
Newly Married Couples
Empty Nesters
First-Time Parents
Senior Citizens and Aging Parents
Blended Families
Riverside Estate Planning Essentials: Key Steps to Protect Your Family and Assets
Every Riverside resident must follow the steps mentioned to create a comprehensive estate plan to protect their families from probate.
Why Estate Planning Matters
Estate planning protects your assets from unnecessary legal complications and costly probate proceedings. Probate cases have seen an approximately 15% rise since 2018 in Riverside County. This shows that many families face court involvement due to a lack of planning.
One major reason for this increase is that over 70% of adults do not have a will or trust. As a result, Probate fees can consume 4%–7% of an estate’s value without proper estate planning. Moreover, the probate process can take 10-18 months in Riverside County. Due to this reason, families might see long delays in getting their assets back.
When to Start Estate Planning
A person must start estate planning in Riverside as soon as they have assets or are in one of the following situations:
After Major Life Events: Marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or blending families.
Acquiring Significant Assets: Buying a home, starting a business, or inheriting property.
Planning for Special Needs: When you have dependents with special needs or elderly parents.
Health Changes: In case diagnosed with a serious illness or aging concerns that may impact decision-making.
Near Retirement: Ensuring your retirement accounts and legacy plans are in order.
Regular Review: Even if you already have a plan, review it every 3–5 years or after major life changes.
How to Begin an Estate Planning Program
List your assets and debts, define goals (protect kids, avoid probate, minimize taxes), and choose trusted fiduciaries.
Prepare Important Documents
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Will | Distributes assets and names guardians |
| Living Trust | Avoids probate and keeps matters private |
| Durable Power of Attorney | Let someone make financial decisions on your behalf |
| Advance Healthcare Directive | States medical wishes and names the healthcare decision-maker |
| Beneficiary Names | Directs transfer of insurance and bank accounts |
Sign all documents properly, fund your living trust by transferring property titles, and review your estate plan regularly. For local guidance, read riverside.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate.
Protect Your Loved Ones From Court Battles
Take control now. Book a free 30-minute session and keep your estate in your family’s hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
You should start estate planning as soon as you have a net worth of or more $184,000 as probate fees apply to income more than this. But there are other factors to consider that depend on your personal situation. This includes your age, marital status, and earning potential.
The biggest mistake with wills is not updating them regularly. Life changes such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child make an estate outdated and ineffective.
These assets don’t form part of an estate:
- Jointly owned property with rights of survivorship
- Assets with named beneficiaries
- Property that is already named in a revocable living trust
- Community property with right of survivorship owned by a married couple or domestic partners.
A child conceived using a deceased parent’s stored genetic material within two years of their death is legally considered a descendant in California. The child will inherit from the parent’s estate with prior written consent from the deceased.
A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets will be distributed and can appoint guardians for minor children. But the will process must go through probate. On the other hand, a trust allows assets to be managed and transferred privately without probate.
