Residents of California are urged to leave a highly detailed plan for their heirs to follow. Doing so can help to avoid a great deal of legal and financial contention. Decide on the form of your trust Wills and trusts must be legally established in order to be...
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What a will is and how to create your own will
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | May 19, 2023 | Wills
When California residents start estate planning, they usually start with creating a will. This is a document that protects your interests and the interests of your loved ones in the event of your death. What is a will? A will, often called a last will and testament,...
What is a will, and why do you need one?
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Apr 27, 2023 | Wills
Every California adult should plan for the future in order to protect their loved ones. A big part of estate planning involves having a will. This is what your will means and why you need one. Understanding wills A last will and testament is a legal document that...
Factors that render a will outdated
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Mar 31, 2023 | Estate Administration & Probate, Wills
A will is a legal document that outlines how a person's assets and belongings are to be distributed after their death. However, a will is not a one-time affair; it can become outdated over time. California residents should be aware of the factors that can render a...
Wills: A guide to probate and public record
On Behalf of Newman Law Group | Jan 25, 2023 | Wills
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...
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...
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