Del Rey is a small unincorporated community southeast of Fresno near the Kings River, with a heritage built on raisins and vineyards. For many Del Rey families the primary asset is not a bank account but the land itself, and keeping that farmland or vineyard in the family across generations takes deliberate planning.
Greg Roberts helps Del Rey landowning families structure their estates so the property passes intact rather than being forced onto the market.
Del Rey may be a small town in Fresno County, but life here is rich with family ties, hard work, and deep community roots. With farming all around and families who’ve been here for generations, protecting what you’ve built—whether that’s your land, your home, or your business—is something worth thinking about. And that’s where estate planning and business formation come into play.
The Barrus and Roberts, PC, through www.brlawyer.net, works with families and entrepreneurs in Del Rey to create wills, set up living trusts, and handle incorporation. The idea isn’t to make life more complicated—it’s to make sure the people and businesses you care about are protected no matter what the future holds.
Even in a close-knit community like Del Rey, things can get complicated when someone passes away without a will. A will makes sure your wishes are clear: who receives your property, who cares for your children, and how your estate is divided. Without one, the courts step in, and your loved ones may be left with stress and uncertainty.
I’ve spoken with families who didn’t have wills in place, and it often led to arguments or confusion that could have been avoided. A will is one of the simplest but most powerful ways to make life easier for those you leave behind.
Living trusts go one step further than wills. They allow you to avoid probate—the court-supervised process of dividing up your estate. Probate can take months, sometimes longer, and it can drain your family both emotionally and financially.
For Del Rey families who own farmland, multiple properties, or small businesses, a trust can make sure those assets are passed down quickly and privately. The Barrus and Roberts, PC helps clients create and manage living trusts tailored to their unique needs, giving families the confidence that everything will be handled smoothly.
Even with the best intentions, sometimes probate can’t be avoided. It’s the process of proving a will and settling debts before distributing assets. For families in Del Rey, that can mean long waits, extra costs, and more stress during an already tough time.
The Barrus and Roberts, PC assists families through probate when necessary, guiding them step by step so the process feels less overwhelming. But most importantly, the firm helps people set up plans—like trusts and wills—that reduce the chances of probate being needed in the first place.
Del Rey isn’t just about family farms—it’s also home to hardworking entrepreneurs who want to turn ideas into businesses. Whether it’s launching a small shop, managing agricultural operations, or starting a service-based company, forming the right type of business entity is key.
Incorporation or forming an LLC isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about protecting yourself from liability, gaining tax advantages, and setting up your business to grow. The Barrus and Roberts, PC helps Del Rey business owners choose the right structure, draft the necessary agreements, and register their companies properly.
I’ve seen people start businesses without thinking about incorporation, and later they faced issues like partner disputes or personal liability for business debts. Setting up your business correctly from the start avoids those problems.
In Del Rey, it’s common for family life and business life to blend together. Farms, small companies, and local operations aren’t just sources of income—they’re part of a family’s legacy. That’s why estate planning and business planning work best when handled together.
With the right approach, you can make sure your company continues in the hands of the people you trust, whether that’s family members or chosen partners. The Barrus and Roberts, PC works with clients to create plans that cover both personal and business assets, so nothing is left to chance.
For many people, the hardest part of planning is just getting started. Legal terms like “probate” or “incorporation” can sound intimidating, but The Barrus and Roberts, PC makes it approachable. Instead of burying clients in legal jargon, the firm takes the time to explain everything clearly, making the process feel manageable.
Clients often walk away surprised at how straightforward the process was, saying things like, “I should have done this years ago.” That’s the feeling estate and business planning should bring—relief, not stress.
Real property is the single most common reason an estate ends up in probate, and for a Del Rey family whose wealth is tied up in acreage, probate costs can force a sale just to pay the statutory fees. A revocable living trust funded with a deed to the land keeps the property out of Fresno County Superior Court and lets heirs receive it directly. Greg Roberts handles the deed transfer that makes this work and coordinates it with any lease or operating arrangements on the ground.
Around the land, Greg Roberts assembles the rest of a Del Rey plan: a pour-over will, durable power of attorney, and advance health care directive, plus entity formation when a family farm or vineyard is run as a business. The pieces work together so both the property and the operation transfer smoothly.
Whether you’re raising kids near Washington Elementary, managing farmland, or opening a new business downtown, planning ahead is one of the best gifts you can give your family. The Barrus and Roberts, PC helps with:
You can learn more or connect with the firm at www.brlawyer.net.
Del Rey may be small, but it’s filled with families and businesses that carry on traditions and build toward the future. Protecting those values through wills, trusts, and incorporation ensures they last for generations.
The Barrus and Roberts, PC provides clear, practical guidance to make that possible, helping you take care of tomorrow while enjoying life in Del Rey today.
The most reliable way is a revocable living trust funded with a deed to the land, which keeps the property out of probate and lets your heirs receive it directly. Greg Roberts handles the deed transfer and coordinates it with your operation.
Yes, real property titled in one person’s name passes through Fresno County Superior Court probate unless it is held in a funded living trust. Probate fees can force a sale of the land to cover costs.
Yes. Greg Roberts forms LLCs and corporations for Del Rey agricultural operations and ties the entity into the family’s estate plan.
Yes, all consultations and signings can be conducted in Spanish or English.
Barrus and Roberts, PC is at 375 Woodworth Ave, Suite 103, Clovis, CA 93612.
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Estate planning is not something to put off. If you own a home, have children, run a business, or simply want to make sure your wishes are honored, a properly drafted estate plan is one of the most important things you can do for your family.
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