estate planning

As you are creating an estate plan in California, there are many details to go over and important decisions to make. Whether you are young or old, you must make tough decisions about guardians, beneficiaries and trusts. One other important decision that can often get...

Essential components of a California estate plan are power of attorney documents and advance health care directives. These allow individuals to choose an agent to take care of certain matters on their behalf later in life. Power of attorney According to the Superior...

For California residents without children, estate planning may sometimes fall to the wayside. An estate plan protects your assets after you die, instead of allowing the state’s court system delegate who receives your assets. For those with close friends and family...

When you have a will, you probably believe that after you die, a California court and your executor will follow your wishes and everything will go smoothly as planned. However, that is not always what happens. There is a chance that someone could contest your will....

Being the parent of child with special needs comes with unique responsibilities. Yet you need to have peace of mind that someone will care for your child, regardless of the path your family’s life takes. Every decision regarding your child takes careful thought and...

Actor Luke Perry’s March 4 passing was tragic for many. Those who grew up in the 90s remember him from the TV show Beverly Hills 90210. His family will, of course, miss him dearly too. While many remember seeing this story in the news, you may not have heard of the...

Mistakes are possible when it comes to almost anything. In some cases, mistakes are not a big deal or can be easily rectified. However, when errors occur with important life events, like estate planning, the consequences can be major and lead to difficulties for...

You’ve just bought your first house. You’ve signed all the papers, written all the checks and now you are turning the knob on the front door and stepping into the pristine front hallway. This is not usually a time you think of your eventual death, but you should still...

Many people put off estate planning. They often think that they have time to create plans or that they do not need a will or other documents. While every adult can benefit from an estate plan, California residents may want to remember that these plans are not just for...

Remarrying generally brings about a lot of changes. In the midst of preparing for this new phase of his or her life, it can be very important for a person who is getting remarried to give some attention to estate planning. This can especially be the case if she or he...