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
Myth Busters Part 3: Why You Need an Estate Plan even under the Assumption that Your Assets Will Automatically Pass to Loved Ones
Wills —8 min read
What Makes a Will Legal - Everything You Need to Know
Estate Planning —9 min read
What states have filial responsibility?
Wills —10 min read
What to Include in a Will: Property, Assets & More
Estate Planning —3 min read
What to Do if I Inherit an IRA Account
Estate Planning —5 min read
A Guide to Filing Estate Tax Returns
Estate Planning —6 min read
A Guide to When Separate Property Becomes Community Property
Wills —8 min read
Creating a Will For Someone Else