California is home to many children with special needs. If you are the parent of a special needs child, establishing a special needs trust for them can set your mind at ease that the resources will always be there to provide your child with the care they need, even if...
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Understanding a pour-over will
At The Law Offices of Richard Wingerden, we help clients start an estate plan and also keep it updated as their needs and wishes change over time. We know how important it is that all the elements of your estate plan work together to accomplish your overall long-term...
How does the criminal discovery process work?
Should you find yourself accused of allegedly committing a crime in California, you basically have two choices: accept a plea bargain, assuming the prosecutor offers you one, or go to trial and put your fate in the hands of a jury. If you choose the latter course, one...
What is the three-strikes law?
If you have been accused of a felony crime in California, it is imperative to be aware of the Three Strikes Sentencing Law. Implemented in 1994, the Three Strikes Sentencing Law mandates that if a defendant is facing a second felony charge after previously being...
How to create an estate plan for a special needs child
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...
You’re never too young to start estate planning
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...
Wills and trusts can both help with estate plans
Many California residents want to make sure that their loved ones will fare well after they are gone. As a result, they often make provisions in efforts to ensure that their families will not feel at a complete loss as to how to handle certain affairs. In particular,...
California brothers in need of criminal defense after conspiracy
Certain schemes can cause a great deal of trouble for many people, including those accused of running the schemes. In these cases, individuals could face serious charges for fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and other serious crimes. If this happens, the accused...
Avoiding titling errors during estate planning
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...
State makes estate transfer easier for new homeowners
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...