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 —5 min read
Legal Life Estates Guide - Definition & Different Types of Estates

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

Estate Planning —4 min read
What Happens If a Will Is Not Filed in California?

Estate Planning —5 min read
What Happens If an Estate Is Not Settled? What You Need to Know

Estate Planning —4 min read
What Happens If I Don't File for Probate?

Financial Advisors —4 min read
What Happens to a Revocable Trust When the Trustee Dies?

Trusts —3 min read
Blind Trust: What is a Blind Trust & How it Works

Estate Planning —3 min read
Fiduciary Meaning & Definition

Estate Planning —3 min read
What is the Deed to a House & Why It Matters