Thinking about what happens after we’re gone is not easy, but it’s an important part of making sure our loved ones are cared for, and our wishes are honored. What…
Estate planning can feel overwhelming, especially when lawyers start tossing around words like probate, trustee, or intestate. If you’ve ever sat through a conversation about your will and felt like…
Estate planning is often perceived as a concern primarily for older adults or affluent families, yet for parents of young children, it represents one of the most critical and accessible…
For many, estate planning feels like an overwhelming task, one that’s easy to put off. It’s common to assume the process is complicated, expensive, or only necessary for those with…
Estate planning is about more than just who gets what. It’s about protecting your loved ones, avoiding unnecessary costs, taxes, conflict, and making sure your wishes are honored. Whether you…
February 2021 On November 3rd, Californians voted by a slim margin to pass Proposition 19, the Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire and Natural Disasters…
January 2022 Many people create revocable probate avoidance type trusts and then mistakenly believe that they do not need to again look their estate planning documents until a crisis arises.…
The state of California is one of the most taxed in the country when it comes to income taxes. But there is some good news for those concerned about estate…
When someone passes away in California, their assets and debtsare administered in accordance with any estate plan adopted by them during their life and, as applicable, California law. A decedent’s…
