Estate Planning

Estate plans are very important, and it is wise to draft one as early as possible. After all, you never know what the future holds or if you could pass away unexpectedly, so drafting an estate plan can give you and your family peace of mind. However, as you age, your...

You realize how short an individual’s time on Earth really is, and you want to prepare your loved ones for that time when you won’t be here any longer. Drafting your estate plan now can help ease the burden for them later. One thing to consider when doing your estate...

As more aspects of life shift online, it is important to consider what happens to your digital assets when you pass away. These assets include everything from email accounts and cloud storage to cryptocurrency and online banking profiles. Without a plan, your loved...

Estate planning has an emotional side. Facing mortality and the possibility of becoming incapacitated and discussing inheritance with your family can be challenging. Additionally, it can be emotional to give up control of your assets. Estate planning can also...

Choosing a guardian for your child is an extremely important decision. If something happens to you, you want to be sure your child is cared for by someone you trust.  In California, parents can legally name a guardian to take on this role. Below are some important...

For many individuals and families, faith plays a central role in guiding major life decisions—including how they approach estate planning. Crafting an estate plan that reflects your religious beliefs is not only possible but can be a meaningful way to express your...

When estate planning, you have the right to name someone to follow your medical instructions if you become incapacitated and make others for you. This party is called an agent. Since they will be responsible for your life, you should choose wisely. The following are...

All adults should have an estate plan that outlines their wishes for what will happen with their finances and medical care if they become incapacitated, as well as their wishes for assets after they pass away. Some people like to think of this as a one-and-done task,...

Creating an estate plan requires you to consider much more than just who will get which assets when you pass away. One of the important considerations is your medical care if you become incapacitated.  There are two options that you have for ensuring that you have...

When creating an estate plan, one important task is to choose an estate executor or an estate administrator. This is the person who will make sure that your estate plan is actually followed and carry out important tasks like paying debts, inventorying assets and...