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Debunking 4 Myths About California Trusts

Posted on March 16, 2022

There is so much misinformation going around about trusts and other estate planning topics that we thought we would clear up a few things. You do not want to rely on what your friend’s uncle’s brother’s neighbor’s coworker’s golf buddy supposedly said about California trusts. A California trusts attorney can talk to you about...

What is a Common Trust?

Posted on March 13, 2022

There’s no doubt that having kids can be financially taxing. However, it’s important to note that not all children cost you the same amount of money. When you have multiple children, you likely want to ensure that your kids feel as though they are treated fairly and equally. For that reason, you may be thinking...

What is the Difference Between a POLST and an Advance Healthcare Directive?

Posted on February 17, 2022

A Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) is a physician order that helps give people with severe illnesses more control over the end-of-life care they will receive. A POLST and an advanced healthcare directive can include some of the same terms and instructions, but there are quite a few differences between these documents. A California...

The Right Questions to Ask When Choosing an Assisted Living Facility

Posted on February 14, 2022

Looking for an assisted living center for your aging loved one can cause high anxiety. You want your relative to be happy, safe, and healthy, but you might not have confidence in your ability to select the right place, particularly if you have never gone through this process before.

Here is a sampling of the...

10 Worst Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on February 11, 2022

Planning for retirement can be overwhelming. Either it feels so far away that you might not think you need to do anything about it yet, or you might think that it will be impossible to save enough money, so you give up entirely. A sound retirement plan could help you avoid both of these...

Administering a Living Trust After Someone Dies

Posted on January 23, 2022

If your loved one died and named you as the Successor Trustee of a living trust, you will have a great deal of work to do while dealing with your grief and loss. The good news is that because your loved one left a living trust, usually you will not have to go to...

What is in a California Estate Plan?

Posted on January 20, 2022

The specific documents in a California estate plan can vary somewhat. The general concept of a California estate plan is a combination of documents that protect the individual while one is alive and the heirs and beneficiaries after one’s death. Everyone has a unique situation and different goals and needs, which is why one person’s...

Hidden Traps in Outdated Living Trusts

Posted on January 17, 2022

If you created a living trust 10 or 20 years ago, you probably need to update it to avoid problems for yourself and your beneficiaries. Even a living trust from five years ago could need some revisions if it is going to meet your current goals and needs.

A California estate planning attorney can...

How Difficult is it to Change my Will after it is Finalized?

Posted on December 11, 2021

You might decide sometime after making a will that you want to change some of the terms of the document. Perhaps one of the beneficiaries is now deceased, or you no longer own an item you gave away in the will. There can be many reasons for wanting to modify your will. You do...

What is the Best Way to Ensure My Children Inherit My Home?

Posted on December 11, 2021

For many people, their home is their largest asset. Therefore, they want their children to inherit their home. Working with a California estate planning attorney is the best way to ensure your children inherit your home after your death. Leaving Your Home to Your Adult Children There are four basic ways you can leave your home...