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A revocable living trust is often created alongside a will. This opportunity allows you to name a trustee and transfer ownership of your assets to beneficiaries while you are living. This means that your trustee has ownership of the asset, but you can still make...
Planning for unforeseen circumstances is not just prudent; it’s essential. Of course, nobody likes to dwell on the possibility of becoming incapacitated. But, having a plan in place can provide you with peace of mind and help to ensure that your wishes are carried out...
One of the hardest choices a testator may have to make during estate planning is disinheriting a close family member. However, the law provides for individuals to have control over the distribution of their assets after death. While disinheriting a family member is a...
People sometimes talk about probate litigation as though it were innately frivolous. They may imply that those fighting over someone's estate do so out of greed. While that may be the case occasionally, the probate courts don't generally grant hearings over minor...
While estate planning is such a crucial topic of financial management, it often takes a back seat in people’s priorities. There are several reasons why people may procrastinate writing a will, assigning powers of attorney or choosing healthcare proxies. Exploring...
This year, California enacted what’s known as a “next-of-kin” law. It allows hospitals and other medical facilities to designate a person (known as a surrogate) with whom they can discuss a patient’s condition if that patient can’t speak for themselves. That...
Attempting to save a little money and handle your estate planning on your own may seem like a good idea, but it is not a wise move. There’s much more to estate planning than DIY websites allow for, and you could make serious mistakes that will leave your family with a...
You likely treat your pet as if they were your child. You care for their needs, greet them every day and likely have spent many years watching them grow older. However, they’ve likely been watching you grow older, too, and may even outlive you. While it’s hard to...
Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, and it involves making important decisions about how your assets will be managed and distributed in the event of your passing. Letters of intent are an often overlooked but valuable component of estate...
One of the most common anxieties of parents with minor or adult developmentally disabled children is the uncertainty of what will happen to them once the parents pass away. It’s not an enjoyable topic to contemplate, but unfortunately, it is necessary. The good news...
