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What Happens to Your Assets in California Without a Trust?
In California, dying without a trust means your estate goes through probate—a court process that can take 12–24 months and cost thousands in statutory fees. Here is what California law actually says happens to your assets.
Drielle Bennett
Jun 96 min read
Who Will Take Care of Your Pet? Notes on The California Pet Trust
May is Pet Appreciation Month. Learn how California Probate Code § 15212 allows you to create a Pet Trust to legally protect your animal — and why a will alone is not enough.
Drielle Bennett
May 43 min read
Women and Wealth: Planning Beyond the Paycheck — Our Webinar Is Here
At Trust Brasil, we believe that wealth is not just about what you earn — it is about what you keep, control, protect, and pass on. That is the foundation of our newest educational webinar, Women and Wealth: Planning Beyond the Paycheck, presented by Drielle Bennett, Esq., Founder of Trust Brasil, A Professional Law Corporation. Why We Created This Webinar Women face a distinct set of financial realities. Statistically, women outlive their spouses, often face career breaks fo
Drielle Bennett
Apr 162 min read
Trust or Will? Understand the Difference and What You Really Need in California
Trust or will? Many Brazilians in California are unsure which document to choose. Understand the differences, when to use each one, and why complete estate planning goes far beyond this choice.
Drielle Bennett
Apr 82 min read
What is a Living Trust and Why Every Brazilian in California Needs One
Understand what a living trust is, how it works in California, and why it's essential for Brazilians living in the U.S. to protect their assets and their family.
Drielle Bennett
Apr 82 min read
Estate Planning for Brazilians in California: Living Trusts, Wills & More
Looking for a Brazilian attorney in California specializing in estate planning, trusts, and wills? Trust Brasil serves the Brazilian-American community with bilingual legal services in Portuguese and English.
Drielle Bennett
Apr 82 min read
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