Knowledge is Power
As a parent, you want to ensure that your children are protected and provided for in the event of your untimely passing. That’s why estate planning is so important for parents with young children. By creating a comprehensive estate plan, you can ensure that your children are cared for by the people you choose, and…
When it comes to estate planning, every family is unique, and blended families have their own set of challenges. Blended families are families where one or both spouses have children from a previous relationship. While blended families can be rewarding and loving, they can also create estate planning challenges that require careful consideration and planning….
A trust is a legal arrangement that allows you to transfer your assets to a trustee, who holds and manages the assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries. Trusts can be an effective way to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, avoid probate, minimize taxes, and protect your assets from creditors….
Estate planning is the process of creating a plan for the distribution of your assets and property after your death. It involves making important decisions about how your assets will be managed and distributed to your loved ones, as well as making arrangements for your healthcare and end-of-life decisions. Despite the importance of estate planning,…
As life changes, so should your estate plan. If you have an estate plan that you created years ago, it is important to review it periodically to make sure that it is still aligned with your current wishes and needs. Failing to update your estate plan can have serious consequences, such as your assets not…
Estate planning is an essential step for individuals and families looking to protect their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out in the event of incapacity or death. Without proper planning, assets can be tied up in probate, leaving loved ones with significant expenses and lengthy legal battles. Thankfully, there are several steps you…
As a female attorney in California specializing in estate planning, I often have clients who say that they’re too young or healthy to start planning their estate. And while it’s understandable to feel that way, the truth is that there’s no such thing as too early when it comes to estate planning. You see,…
As an attorney in California who specializes in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and more, I have seen firsthand the importance of having legal documents in place to protect my clients’ assets and ensure their wishes are carried out. However, one document that is often overlooked but equally important is a living will. A…
When you pass away, your family may need to go through the probate process in order to claim their inheritance. This would happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in your name only and you have not completed a beneficiary, pay-on-death, or transfer-on-death designation. Although having…
