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Little Saigon Living Trust
We specialize in living trusts - helping families take care of families.
About Us
Greg Johnson
Greg has a law degree and passed the California Bar Exam the first time.
Western State Univ. College of Law, J.D., May 2004
Awarded McCune Scholarship for legal writing excellence
California Bar Exam, passed, July 2004
Greg and Lan-Anh opened their office in Little Saigon almost 15 years ago and have hundreds of satisfied clients. Instead of practicing law, Greg decided to specialize in financial planning for families and living trusts.
Greg's mission is to make sure that things get done here the way they are supposed to get done here so clients can enjoy the peaceful feeling that their needs are being well cared for.
We see clients by appointment only. This allows flexibility in scheduling and privacy for our clients. Often, weekend appointments are available.
Call (714) 912-8500
Lan-Anh Benjamin
Lan-Anh has a degree in molecular genetics from UCLA, an MBA, law school education, and 15 years experience setting up living trusts for properties and businesses. You will hear Greg say without reservation that Lan-Anh is one of the smartest people he knows.
Lan-Anh opened the office in Little Saigon almost 15 years ago with Greg ... it was her idea (and Greg listened) ... and together they built a successful professional practice with hundreds of happy clients. It works because they care to do the right thing for their clients. Lan-Anh speaks perfect English and Vietnamese.
We see clients by appointment only. This allows flexibility in scheduling and privacy for our clients. Often, weekend appointments are available.
Call (714) 912-8500
Helping families take care of families
We specialize in setting up living trusts
At Little Saigon Living Trust, we offer personalized document preparation services. We will guide you through wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives, and powers of attorney. We understand that every situation is unique, which is why we tailor our services to meet your specific needs.
FAQs
Q: "What is a living trust?"
A: A living trust is a way to pass property to someone when the time comes, and it is intended to avoid the cost and delay of probate court proceedings. The goal is to set up a method where children and others will not have to go through an expensive and lengthy court process to get what you want them to have.
Q: "What if my dad is getting old?"
A: If you are an adult with an aging parent who has not yet set up a trust, you may need to get active. We understand why people put it off. We know that none of this is pleasant. But several times every year an adult child will bring in an aging parent to set up a living trust ... and ... it's too late. If the parent is suffering from Alzheimer's, we will decline because parents cannot set up a trust if they are not mentally capable. Don't wait.
Q: "I'm young ... why should I have a living trust?"
A: Actually, young families with young children are a special risk category because if something bad happens to the parents, the young children are left in an especially difficult situation. We understand that none of this is pleasant, but it is important to think about it.
Q: "My mom is in the hospital and it doesn't look good ..."
A: It is really sad when we get calls from family to see someone in the hospital. But we will go and we will do what needs to be done if it's not already too late. If you think someone is sick, you may be wise to not waste any more time.
Q: "How will I know much everything will cost?"
A: When we have an opportunity to meet you, to get to know your situation and the number and location of properties and other assets, we will give you a precise quotation of all charges. Our clients are fully informed about pricing and there will be no surprises.
Q: "If I have a revocable living trust, can I change it? How much will it cost?"
A: A revocable living trust can be amended. From time to time clients will have another child, decide to add someone else as a beneficiary, substitute someone else as a trustee, or add one or more properties. Our charges reflect the time required to make the changes, and our rates are fair.
Q: "Will a living trust protect me from estate tax?"
A: Again, this question often comes from people who have heard the sales hype on TV and YouTube. First, California does not have an estate tax. Second, the federal estate tax does not apply to a single person with assets less than $15 million and $30 million for a married couple. On the other hand, property taxes and reassessments are real issues in California and we deal with that issue every day. Tax laws change frequently. If you have tax questions, you should speak with your CPA.
Q: "Hey, Greg ... why are you in Little Saigon?"
A: When you come to the office, I will tell you the story. :)