Wills

Though many California residents may prefer to live in the present and not think about what could happen in the future, it is smart to consider some future possibilities. Thinking ahead can allow parties to plan ahead for certain events, such as their demise. This may...

Though most people hope that they have a family that gets along without a hitch, that is not the case for a considerable number of families. In fact, siblings and other relatives can often find themselves at odds. As a result, some people may have concerns that their...

The new year is still young and many people are still working on resolutions to get more exercise, eat better and in general take better care of themselves in order to help ensure a long and healthy life. Yet no matter what people may do, unthinkable tragedies can...

Figuring out how individuals want their worldly affairs handled after their deaths can be daunting. For this reason, many people in California and across the country create their wills and think they are finished with the difficult process of estate planning. However,...

As December turns to January, many Californians turn to thoughts of the year to come and beyond. On occasion, in addition to dieting or joining a gym, this may include thoughts concerning estate planning. It can be difficult to contemplate one's own mortality but...

When putting together an estate plan in California people take into account family members and others to whom they wish to leave bequests. Also frequently considered are funds to care for children with special needs or other family members who may warrant special...

Older Americans are among the largest age group in California and around the country as the baby boomers continue to enter retirement. Many believe they have good estate plans in place and are enjoying their retirement. They believe that having a will is all that is...

Estate planning is becoming widely recognized as a necessary step to take in protecting one's assets in California. There's a vocabulary that goes along with it and some find it a bit confusing. Two of the primary terms are wills and trusts. To make the best use of...

Family structures in California have changed over the years. Blended families have become the norm, and this can present challenges where estate planning is concerned. With the addition of second spouses, stepchildren and former spouses, the complexity of formulating...

In this day and age, it is not unusual for people to marry multiple times and/or to have children out of wedlock. These situations can complicate inheritance and estate planning for the families involved. A recent case in California illustrated the potential...