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To schedule a complimentary consultation with a  Certified Citadel Estate Planner (CCEP) CLICK HERE or call (323) 251-7059

 Walk-in appointments also available on the 15th and 30th of every month from 11:00 am - 3:00 p.m. at
1st Valley Credit Union

Did you know that in California if you pass away owning more than $100,000 in assets in your own name, whether you have a Will or not, your estate could be subject to the costs and delays of Probate?

There is a perception that estate planning is only for the rich. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, an estate plan is a critical part of ensuring that wishes are carried out should an individual become incapacitated or pass away. This applies to estates of all sizes, large and small, the elderly and the young. Each individual’s situation is unique; therefore it is critical to get proper legal, tax, and insurance expertise.

Proper estate planning should accomplish three goals: 

1.            The client should be able to protect, manage, and enjoy their assets during their lifetime, while minimizing exposure to unnecessary taxes and liability;

2.            The client should have a plan to manage their health, and financial decisions should they find themselves in a situation where they are unable to do so; and

3.            The client should be able to ultimately distribute their property to chosen heirs and beneficiaries in the manner they so wish.

1. The clAffinity Trusts, in partnership with the leading estate planning law firm       Citadel Law Corporation, provides customized and comprehensive estate plans for each client. Estate planning attorneys specialize in Revocable Living Trusts, Private Foundations, Probate and Trust Litigation, Trust Administration, Estate and Gift Tax Planning, Durable Powers of Attorney, and in advanced estate planning techniques, such as Asset Protection, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, and Charitable Remainder Trusts.

Remember, as a valued member of the 1st Valley Credit Union, you will receive a significant discount on your Revocable Living Trust!