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

Wills —6 min read
Create an Online Will in California

Probate —5 min read
Where to File Probate - What You Need to Know

Estate Planning —4 min read
Do you inherit your parents' debts? A Guide to Debt Inheritance

Estate Planning —4 min read
Written Will: Can You Just Write a Will and Get it Notarized?

Estate Planning —6 min read
Generation Caregiver for a Child with a Disability - What You Need to Know

Estate Planning —5 min read
Deed 101– can you remove someone from a deed without their knowledge?

Estate Planning —5 min read
Capital Gains Tax and Your Estate: What You Need to Know

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

Estate Planning —10 min read
Community Property States & Definition