Pour Over Wills

Pour Over Will Attorney serving the Los Angeles area

It's essential to have a pour over will whenever a trust is used. It ensures that your property will eventually be disposed of in the manner that you want. At the Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, a Los Angeles estate planning lawyer can help you create a pour over will and ensure that your needs are met for these very essential documents and services. We pride ourselves on our individualized attention and client care. 

What is a Pour Over Will?

Some people intentionally or inadvertently leave certain property, valuables, or possessions out of their trust. These properties could be things like vehicles, a rare book, jewelry, a work of art, or other personal belongings. The reasons for leaving them out of the trust could be simple forgetfulness, or the fact that they were acquired after the trust was written, or they were left out for tax reasons or other considerations.

Thus the pour over will is used in conjunction with a trust. It means that any asset not put into the trust during the person's life is caught and "pours over", or goes into the trust when he or she dies. These assets then eventually become distributed as part of the deceased person's estate according to his instructions instead of under state law.

How We Can Help You

At our firm, estate planning is one of our primary focuses, so we are very familiar with all aspects of trusts and pour over wills. We will walk you through the process of handling your trust and pour over will with all the knowledge, care, and skill at our disposal.