About the Author

Craig Parker, @CraigParker
Assistant General Counsel, Trust & Will
Craig M. Parker, Assistant General Counsel at Trust & Will, is an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California and Certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the Board of Specialization with over 25 years of legal experience. He has represented individuals, fiduciaries, and public agencies in complex probate, trust, and conservatorship matters across Southern California. A former adjunct professor at UC Riverside Extension, Craig has taught courses in trust administration and estate practices. He now serves as a subject matter expert at Trust & Will, helping modernize estate planning nationwide. Craig is also a proud father and grandfather who enjoys golf, skiing, and community involvement.
Articles from this author

Estate Planning - 9 min read
New Jersey Surrogate Court by County

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Complete Guide: Estate Planning with Mental Illness

Trusts - 4 min read
Legal Trusts - What You Need to Know

Estate Planning - 5 min read
Guide to Ancillary Probate - What Is It & How Does It Work?

Trusts - 7 min read
Qualified Personal Residence Trusts: What You Need to Know

Estate Planning - 4 min read
Health Care Proxy vs Power of Attorney - What You Need to Know

End of Life Planning - 5 min read
A Guide to Intestate Succession in California: Who Gets What?

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A Guide to Bargain and Sale Deeds - What You Need to Know

Planned Giving - 4 min read
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