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Why Choose Fick Law
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Why Choose Us
You work directly with Bryce, from your first meeting to your final signature. Clients describe him as friendly and patient, and good at explaining things clearly. Every matter starts with a free consultation.
Our Services
- Wills: clearly document who receives your property and nominate a guardian for your minor children.
- Living Trusts: hold your assets during your lifetime and pass them to your beneficiaries, usually without probate.
- Probate Avoidance: use trusts, beneficiary designations, and proper titling to keep your family out of court.
- Advance Health Care Directives: name someone to make medical decisions for you and record your wishes.
- Powers of Attorney: name someone you trust to manage your finances if you can’t.
- Estate or Trust Administration: guidance in navigating probate or a trust’s procedures.
- Elder Financial Abuse: take legal action when someone is exploiting or stealing from a person 65 or older or other vulnerable person
Additional Services
- Guardian nominations and planning for your children’s future
- Guidance for executors and trustees
- Will and trust contests and undue influence litigation
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I make sure a particular person gets specific property when I die?
Typically, you can leave specific property to a specific person in your will or trust, or title your property and accounts in specific ways. Fick Law works with you to identify what you own and write clear instructions for who receives it. Without a plan, California law has default methods of deciding how your property is divided, which may not match what you want and could risk additional expenses for your family.
What should I do if someone is stealing from or hurting someone 65 or older?
Generally speaking, if someone is in immediate danger, call 911. You can also report suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services or local law enforcement. Then talk to an attorney. Fick Law helps families protect a vulnerable person’s remaining assets and hold wrongdoers accountable, including after the person has passed away. California law can require the wrongdoer to pay your attorney’s fees, so cost does not have to keep you from acting.
Why should I choose Fick Law for my estate planning?
Estate planning means talking about your death and, often, about difficult family situations. You should work with an attorney you trust and feel comfortable talking to. At Fick Law you work directly with Bryce, who takes the time to understand your family and situation, explaining your options in plain language. Estate plans are offered for a flat fee, and your first consultation is free.
How can I protect my children’s inheritance and plan for their future if I pass away?
A well-drafted estate plan lets you nominate a guardian for your minor children and hold their inheritance in a trust, with a trustee you choose. For example, you can decide how and when your children receive money, such as for education and living expenses first, with the rest at an age you choose. This keeps their inheritance out of a court-supervised guardianship and in the hands of someone you trust with the option of providing instructions on how to handle things.
How do I avoid probate and help my loved ones save money when I pass away?
In California, probate can take a year or more, it is public, and the attorney’s and executor’s fees are set as a percentage of your estate. A funded living trust, together with up-to-date beneficiary designations, can help your family avoid probate. Fick Law sets up your plan and helps you make sure your assets are titled correctly, so the plan works when your family needs it.