Wills

More and more people are becoming aware of the need to establish an estate plan in California and are taking steps to do so. Establishing an estate plan is very important once a family grows to include children. Having wills enables parents to ensure the...

More and more people are becoming aware of the need to have an estate plan in place in order to protect their family and ensure that their final wishes are carried out in California. However, a plan can consist of a will, a living will and/or a trust. What should be...

Estate planning need not be a difficult or overwhelming task. When people in California think about writing wills, they be at a loss as to where to begin. The question isn't so much what the estate plan should consist of but rather what is the right estate plan for...

Proper estate planning can be a gift to one's loved ones. By outlining a plan for the distribution of assets, an individual may reduce the amount of time and money spent to settle one's estate after a death. Wills are an important tool for individuals in the estate...

Many individuals will enter the estate planning process at some point in their lives. By using good strategies and avoiding common pitfalls, an individual can feel confident in asset protection. California residents may choose to transfer assets to their heirs in...

An individual doesn't need to be Scrooge McDuck in order to benefit from an estate plan. Most individuals and their families can benefit from a carefully drafted and enacted plan. In California, wills and trusts can be an important aspect of asset...

It is not unusual for individuals to have different views on estate planning. Some parties may immediately consider it beneficial, and others may think it unnecessary or at least a low priority. Of course, even California residents who have created wills and other...

The new year brings new tax laws, and new policies may give reason to adjust estate planning documents. The major change is the raising of the threshold for the estate tax, and those individuals who will be affected by the change will likely want to review estate...

Thinking about estate planning doesn't have to be a grim reminder of the inevitability of death. Reframe this idea, and it turns into a way to diminish the stress on family and loved ones at the time of one's passing -- a time likely to send those closest to you...

A recent court case shows that attitudes about technology and legal documents are shifting. Not every jurisdiction will share the same interpretation of the law, and in fact, this particular court case did not happen within the United States it serves as an important...