Christopher C. Jones

1032 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-2014

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Christopher C. Jones

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Email: info@eatonjones.com

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(805) 963-2014

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I'll help you find answers, starting right now. My free articles on estate planning, real estate and probate can help you choose your next step. You can read them for free, right here, or download our most recent newsletter. I also offer free estate planning consultations.

I am committed to your peace of mind. When you are planning your estate, I  will make your legal issues easier to understand. I hope the information you find here will help guide you as you consider important decisions about your family's future, your independence, your health and business.

Trust or Estate Planning Questions?

We can help you protect you and your family with services including:

Wills Power of Attorney Living Wills Estate Plans Health Care Directives Trusts

Charitable Trusts Family Limited Partnerships Probate Trust Administration Conservatorships Trust Amendments

Some decisions, such as planning your estate or long term care, may seem overwhelming. I am dedicated to making these important issues easier to understand. Call to set up a free trust planning consultation today. (805) 963-2014.

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Probate questions?

• The Facts About Probate
• The Hidden Cost of Probate

Estate Planning questions?

• The New Death Tax
• Inheritance—Gift or Entitlement?
• Gifts to Care Custodians—Traps for the Unwary
• Estate Disputes—The Rise and Fall of the Economy Shows a Rise and Fall of Litigation
• Estate Planning: More Critical Than Ever
• Advance Health Care Directives: The Quality of Life Saver
• Avoiding Capital Gains Taxes
• Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts
• Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
• Total Asset Protection - Estate Planning
• Estate Planning 101
  
• The Estate Taxes Are Repealed, Right? The New Law
  
• Are the Baby Boomers Losing Their Boom?
  
• Foundations—The Smart Way to Give
  
• Using Mediation in Estate Planning, Management, and Elder Care
  
• Choosing Professionals
  
• Family Limited Partnerships
  
• Five Simple Tips to Saving Taxes
  
• Exemptions to Increased Property Taxes
  
• Guardians and Conservators: The Opportunity to Choose

Trusts and Trust Administration questions?

• Pet Trusts—New Protection for Our Friends
• Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
• The Trust Beneficiaries' Bill of Rights
  
• Protecting Your Rights as a Beneficiary
  
• Five Simple Tips to Saving Taxes
  
• Your Family's Well Being
  
• Life Insurance Trusts
  
• Strategies for Charitable Gifts
  
• The Top Six Pitfalls of Trust Administration

Creditor Protection questions?

• Protection from Creditors
  
• Total Asset Protection

Questions about Real Estate?

• Co-Ownership Agreements
• Shared Ownership of Real Property
• Regaining Control in a Down Market