For many, estate planning is the ability to leave beloved children, a spouse or family members priceless family memories or financial stability after your passing. It also lets you choose where you want your money or property. Dying without a will in California leaves...
According to Caring.com, only about 1/3 of Americans have created an estate plan. That means, if something were to happen to you, the courts would decide what happens to your estate, which might leave your family in a bind. As a parent, you want to ensure that you...
Legal separation can provide an appealing alternative to divorce for some married people who no longer want to live together as a couple. However, once you separate, it is important to consider how your legal separation affects your estate plan. Learning about the...
Having stepchildren can complicate your estate planning decisions. While it is natural to provide for your loved ones after you die, disputes can arise between you and your spouse regarding the inheritance of stepchildren. You are under no legal obligation to leave...
While writing your will and thinking about your estate after your death, you may start to wonder who would work best as your executor. Trying to choose between different family members and friends may feel hard at times since they may all potentially fit. One way to...
Planning for your end of life is not necessarily something that you want to think about, but it is important to have some type of arrangement in place regardless of your age. Something that many people consider is whether or not any estranged relatives may attempt to...
You may not want to think about or deal with estate planning, but it is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. If you are not sure what all the hype is about, take a look at these four benefits of creating an estate plan in...
As you look ahead to the future, you may want to make sure your loved ones and beneficiaries are properly taken care of. Leaving them your assets by writing a will and crafting an estate plan can help you. While organizing your estate, you may run into some false or...
Your will is an essential part of your estate plan. It offers peace of mind to you and your loved ones and reduces the risk of confusion and legal strife that may arise from an estate dispute after you pass away. Unfortunately, despite the best-laid plans, disputes...
The state considers all of your possessions part of your estate when you die. Therefore, to best distribute these among your heirs, you need to know what affects these items. Here are a few factors that can affect your estate planning. Probate If you have followed...