Wills

Adults in California may want to draft wills to protect their minor children. They may also want to directly control who inherits their most valuable property after they die. A will can designate a guardian for minors and the personal representative who oversees...

Options available for estate planning have expanded significantly in recent years, largely due to the widespread use of electronics and the internet. People can now quickly research probate laws and even look for digital templates for critical documents. In some...

A will is a fundamental legal document in estate planning. It clearly states how you want your property distributed after your passing.  To ensure your will is legally valid and effective, it’s important to follow certain guidelines. By remembering the dos and don’ts...

Making the decision to appoint someone as executor of your will and estate is a major life decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But it’s a necessary decision you will one day need to make. Learn more below about whom to appoint as executor. Qualities of a good...

Creating a will is a crucial step in making sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. However, several common mistakes can undermine the effectiveness of this vital document. These include: 1. Designating the wrong beneficiaries...

It’s best practice to update a will every few years to protect your estate from unexpected events. Major life events, such as marriage, divorce or the birth of a child, also require an update. However, many testators forget another very important reason to update...

Maybe you do not care what happens to you when you die. Yet, most people have at least some preferences. The problem is that many of the loved ones they leave behind also have strong preferences for how to handle things. Using your estate plan to clarify your funeral...

If you have been putting off estate planning, you are not alone. A massive 68% of people admitted to have not made theirs yet, according to one survey. One of the reasons survey respondents gave was not knowing where to start. So, it’s understandable that you might be...

If you are making an estate plan, you might come across no-contest clauses in your research. People insert these into their wills to try and prevent anyone from challenging them. The threat being that if someone contests the will, they stand to lose everything they...