When we think of estate planning, we often fail to think about establishing any documents for young adults. After all, they probably don’t have an estate. But once your child reaches the age of 18, there are a few things to bear in mind. At 18 your child is considered an adult and...

When a loved one passes away, the number of things to worry about seems endless. But one thing that many people fail to consider is what to do with any prescription drugs (or other controlled substances) that your loved one had. Since there are specific laws for how you must dispose of these substances,...

As they say, age is but a number. Many people of varying ages end up meeting and falling in love every single day. And while the average age gap between married individuals is about 2-4 years, there are still many couples who were born much farther apart. After all, each relationship is unique and...

Creating a comprehensive estate plan is extremely important in order to ensure that your loved ones will receive that which you want them to. However, creating an estate plan often isn’t enough to guarantee this. You must also update your estate plan over time in order to make sure that the correct people...

One of the benefits of purchasing real property is the fact that it will likely appreciate in value over time. But can you imagine having to pay a substantial amount more in taxes just because your home value increases? Here’s the good news: you don’t have to. Under California’s Proposition 13, your appraised property...

Many young people look forward to turning 18 and entering into adulthood. Once they reach the age of majority, they are now legally able to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, live independently, and make financial and medical decisions. But what happens if someone reaches 18 and is injured in an accident, requiring...

There’s no doubt that we do more and more online each and every day. So while we tend to think of our physical assets when establishing our estate plans, it’s equally important to consider your digital life. In other words, your estate plan should take into consideration what you would like to happen...