Two of the many benefits of seeking counsel from a skilled California estate planning attorney--instead of attempting a risky do-it-yourself will-- are a law school education and years of experience.
You certainly wouldn't stitch your own wound closed and probably wouldn't...
An executor plays an extremely valuable role in the administration of an estate. He or she will make sure that bills are paid appropriately and make distributions to beneficiaries. The executor role is designed to make everyone’s life easier after a loved one passes.
Unfortunately, when the executor does not carry out his...
After a year of catastrophic fires in California and unprecedented hurricanes hitting both Texas and Florida, Americans have become more acutely aware of the importance of preserving our valued personal items. When a natural disaster strikes, you want to make sure that your important documents are in...
The probate process can be time-consuming and expensive. It can also be very emotionally draining for someone who just lost a loved one. As such, many individuals take steps to avoid the probate process entirely to save money and to make the transition to life without them easier for their loved ones.
There...
Your estate plan should generally change every time you have a child. However, there are unique concerns that you should address when you are crafting an estate plan with a special needs child in mind. Parents of children with disabilities may need to account for life-long medical care, an inability for the...
Although many people think that estate planning is only about creating a will, a comprehensive plan considers a number of objectives such as asset protection, avoiding probate, and minimizing estate taxes. One effective tool for achieving these goals is an irrevocable trust.
What is...If you have been named as a personal representative in a will, you will be responsible for a number of important duties in carrying out the instructions of the deceased. In short, it is necessary to gather the estate property and transfer it...
It’s safe to say that estate planning is about the farthest down on the list of things people want to do in their spare time. Nobody wants to think about what happens when they cease to be a part of this world, and that’s understandable. At the same time, it’s probably accurate to...
When you start thinking about your estate plan, physical property like your home, your car, and your bank account will often come to mind. However, we live in an increasingly digital age, which means that you may have digital assets that should be included in your estate plan. A digital asset is any...
