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Do You Have a Blended Family? Proper Estate Planning Can Help You Avoid Conflict andProtect Those You Love

Crafting estate plans for blended families can be complex. Second marriages, stepchildren, andchildren from prior relationships are all examples of situations that raise tough questions aboutwho gets what – and…

Understanding California Law: What Happens If You Die Without a Will?

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…

Know the Terms: A Simple Glossary for Estate Planning Basics

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 for Young Families: Wills, Guardians, and Life Insurance

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…

Estate Planning Isn’t as Daunting as You Think — Especially with the Right Guidance

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…

Assembly Bill 2016: Why It May Not Work for Most Santa Barbara Residents — and What You Should Know About California’s Probate Changes

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…

Litigation Insight: Attorney-Client Privilege: What it is and Why You Should Care

December 2021 Every fan of TV legal dramas has heard the phrase “attorney-client privilege.” Tune in to almost any episode of Law & Order and odds are good that you…

CHANGES IN ESTATE TAX RULES AND THE NEED TO REVIEW YOUR TRUST DOCUMENTS: An issue arising under married couples’ trusts signed prior to 2015

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.…

estate planning Insights

Do You Have a Blended Family? Proper Estate Planning Can Help You Avoid Conflict andProtect Those You Love

Understanding California Law: What Happens If You Die Without a Will?

Know the Terms: A Simple Glossary for Estate Planning Basics

Estate Planning for Young Families: Wills, Guardians, and Life Insurance

Estate Planning Isn’t as Daunting as You Think — Especially with the Right Guidance

Assembly Bill 2016: Why It May Not Work for Most Santa Barbara Residents — and What You Should Know About California’s Probate Changes

Litigation Insight: Attorney-Client Privilege: What it is and Why You Should Care

CHANGES IN ESTATE TAX RULES AND THE NEED TO REVIEW YOUR TRUST DOCUMENTS: An issue arising under married couples’ trusts signed prior to 2015

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