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

Trusts —5 min read
A Guide to Offshore Trusts

Estate Planning —4 min read
Spousal Property Petition Guide: Definition & How to Create One

Estate Planning —5 min read
Term Life Insurance vs Whole Life Insurance: What You Need to Know

Probate —4 min read
Ancillary Probate in Florida

Trusts —10 min read
What is a Trustee: Everything You Need to Know

Financial Advisors —7 min read
Dying Without a Will - What Happens?

Estate Planning —3 min read
Cryptocurrency & Digital Inheritance - What You Need to Know

Wills —10 min read
What is a Codicil to a Will?

Estate Planning —4 min read
How to Use a Pour Over Will with a Living Trust to Avoid Probate