# McKenzie Legal \& Financial

> Estate planning attorney Thomas McKenzie helps families protect their assets with wills, living trusts, POA and administration\. Schedule your consultation\.

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## Posts
- [Complete Guide to Setting Up a Trust: Choosing the Right Trust and Avoiding Probate](https://www.thomasmckenzielaw.com/complete-guide-to-setting-up-a-trust-and-avoid-probate/): Creating a Living Trust is one of the most effective ways to protect your assets and avoid probate in California\. This comprehensive guide explains how trusts work, the different trust options available, funding requirements, and the steps involved in establishing a trust\. Learn how an experienced Trust Attorney can help you build an estate plan tailored to your family's future\.
- [What Should You Bring to Your First Estate Planning Consultation?](https://www.thomasmckenzielaw.com/first-trust-attorney-consultation-checklist/): Meeting with a Trust Attorney is easier when you're prepared\. This guide outlines the essential documents, financial information, property records, family details, and questions to bring to your first estate planning consultation\. Proper preparation helps create a Living Trust that reflects your goals while saving time during the planning process\.
- [Revocable Living Trust vs\. Will in Los Angeles: Which Avoids Probate Faster?](https://www.thomasmckenzielaw.com/revocable-living-trust-vs-will-in-los-angeles/): Choosing between a Living Trust and a Will can significantly impact how quickly your estate is settled\. This guide explains the key differences, probate timelines, costs, and benefits of each option for Los Angeles families\. Learn when a Living Trust offers greater protection, privacy, and efficiency, and how a Trust Attorney can help you make the right decision\. 

- [What Type of Trust Is Right for My Family?](https://www.thomasmckenzielaw.com/what-type-of-trust-is-right-for-my-family/): Every family has unique estate planning goals\. This guide compares common trust options, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, and explains how each protects assets, reduces probate concerns, and supports long\-term planning\. Learn the factors a Trust Attorney considers when recommending the right trust for your family's circumstances\.
- [What Assets Should Be Put Into a Trust?](https://www.thomasmckenzielaw.com/what-assets-should-be-put-into-a-trust/): Funding your Living Trust is just as important as creating it\. Learn which assets should typically be transferred into a trust, including real estate, financial accounts, investments, and business interests\. This guide also explains common funding mistakes and how a Trust Attorney can help ensure your estate plan functions as intended\.

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