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...
Like many Americans, you may think that trust funds are mostly for people with substantial wealth. However, if you own a home or other real estate in California, a trust may benefit you and your family even if you only have a modest estate. Financial planners often...
After death, a probate judge determines the validity of your will. Not all types of wills are valid in every state. In California, probate courts will only accept three types of wills. Attested wills All wills must be compliant with California law. An attested will is...