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 —7 min read
Estate Planning for Community Property vs Separate Property

Wills —3 min read
Beneficiary Designation vs Will - What You Need to Know

Estate Planning —4 min read
Bloodline Planning: How to Keep Inheritance in Bloodline

Estate Planning —12 min read
Notary Fees - A State by State Guide

Trusts —5 min read
How To Prevent Trustee Embezzlement & Protect Your Trust

Trusts —5 min read
Survivor’s Trusts: What You Need to Know

Estate Planning —5 min read
Medicaid Estate Recovery - What You Need to Know & How to Avoid It

Estate Planning —3 min read
How to Correct an Error in a Deed in New York

Estate Planning —5 min read
Life Insurance Beneficiary Rules & Mistakes to Avoid