Many California residents know that estate plan updates are almost as important as the original document. This point is relevant because many changes happen in the lives of testators after creating an estate plan. When these changes occur, alterations to an estate...
Estate Planning
Using your estate plan to control your medical care
It's the scenario everyone hopes never happens: going through a medical emergency and being unable to speak for yourself. If this ever happens to you, do you know what your doctors and family will do? Will their decisions about your medical care be the same you would...
How do pour-over wills work?
When you created your revocable living trust, you likely transferred most of your assets to its ownership. Yet, you may have left certain assets out of your trust, whether by accident or on purpose. You will want to make sure, though, that these assets pass on to the...
4 things to look for in an executor
Preparing for your time to go isn't always fun. Fortunately, it can give your loved ones some relief when the day comes. Before you die, you will want to name an executor to look after your estate. This person will be managing your assets and liabilities,...
Is it time to review your estate plan?
Estate plans are essential tools that help you secure your estates and ensure that our loved ones receive exactly what you want them to. Establishing an estate plan is vital, but it is not enough. Life can change unexpectedly, and an estate plan cannot reflect these...