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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
