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 —4 min read
Do Estate Planning Documents Expire? What You Need to Know

Estate Planning —3 min read
A Guide to Siblings' Rights After Parents' Death

Trusts —3 min read
A Guide to Private Trusts

Estate Planning —5 min read
The Essential Signing Ceremony: An Overlooked Step in Estate Planning

Estate Planning —3 min read
Propiedad patrimonial: transferencia de propiedad después del fallecimiento

Wills —3 min read
Joint Will: What is a Mutual Will?

Estate Planning —5 min read
Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property: Tax Season 2022

Estate Planning —3 min read
Do You Have to File Taxes For Someone Who Died With No Estate?

Probate —4 min read
Who Can Petition for Probate of Will in California? What You Need to Know