A will is a legal document that outlines the distribution of assets and the care of minor children after the death of a person. It is an essential tool for estate planning in California, and beneficiaries need to understand the probate process and the public record of...
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Why an estate plan should include emergency directives
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Jan 12, 2023 | Estate Administration & Probate, Wills
Many California residents likely think of estate planning as simply a tool to distribute your assets after your death. You may not have considered what could happen to your assets if you suddenly become incapacitated when you are young. Who will make medical decisions...
Elements of a valid will
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Dec 5, 2022 | Wills
Writing a will is a critical component of an estate plan. California estate planners must understand that merely writing down one's wishes on paper won't likely result in a legally valid document. California's estate statutes determine a will's validity, and estate...
Can you contest a will?
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Jun 10, 2022 | Wills
Assets held in a California estate after an individual passes on will likely be subject to the state's probate laws. If the deceased person had a will, the probate process is designed to ensure that the document is valid. It may be possible for certain individuals to...
What you should know about your will
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Jun 5, 2022 | Wills
If you are a legal adult in the state of California, you are encouraged to create a will as soon as possible. Having a will allows you to determine where your assets go after you die, and it also allows you to name a guardian for any minor children that you may have....
Estate planning: learning about simple wills and living trusts
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Apr 27, 2022 | Trusts, Wills
When you've worked hard your entire life to save money or acquire valuable items, you'll likely want to eventually pass the items in your estate to your relatives. However, the process of passing down your assets could go wrong if you don't know the proper steps to...
What is a living will?
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Apr 13, 2022 | Wills
One of the most complicated legal issues that can arise for any California resident and their families is being incapacitated and having to be placed on life support. A living will can provide the family some indication of what to do in the event of this occurrence,...
Talking with your parents about their estate plan
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Feb 25, 2022 | Estate Administration & Probate, Wills
Estate planning has many benefits for families in California, but parents are sometimes reluctant to think about their death or incapacitation. Children can have estate planning conversations with their parents to better understand their wishes. The conversation can...
Regardless of amount of wealth, wills can benefit all adults
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Oct 9, 2020 | Wills
Over the years, most people in California and across the country accumulate various assets. Many of these assets could prove beneficial to family members in the future, and as a result, people generally want those assets to pass on to those loved ones. However,...
Wills, other planning documents can benefit loved ones
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Sep 16, 2020 | Wills
It is common for people to think that they have plenty of time to get certain affairs in order. Unfortunately, too many individuals in California and elsewhere end up in difficult situations without having made the needed plans to handle certain details. In...
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