Estate planning involves many more steps than drawing up a will or devising power of attorney forms although such things are often essential. California residents might wish to look outside the box and think about property, assets, and digital accounts. People with...
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The basics and duties of a conservatorship
There are many things in life that individuals in California and elsewhere may not fully understand until they or a loved one are going through it. Although the Free Britney Movement has helped bring light to conservatorship and what it entails, many may still be...
What is incapacity planning?
When you write your will in California, you're not just planning for your death. You're also planning for the time leading up to your death. If you ever end up incapacitated, it's important to make decisions ahead of time before someone else makes them for you. What...
When to review your estate plan
If you live in California and have an estate plan, you still need to update it every few years or after any big changes in your life. If you get married or divorced, it is time for a document review. If you have a child or someone close to you dies, you should also...
Should you try to avoid probate?
If you die without a will in California, your estate will go through probate. Even if you leave a will behind, your estate might go through probate anyway to give people the chance to contest your will. Probate can be useful in certain situations, but you might want...
What are benefits to estate planning?
Individuals with significant assets, including multiple properties and vast brokerage accounts, may see estate planning's value. Others might not, which is unfortunate. Estate planning could be for everyone in California since writing a will or drawing up other...
What are the responsibilities of a guardian?
As some people in California get older, they find it increasingly difficult to take care of themselves. Others are young enough to maintain some independence but struggle with a disability or mental illness. If their family shows concern, a court might appoint a...
Why it is important to create an estate plan
If you are like a lot of California adults, you have postponed or maybe not even thought much about creating an estate plan. You might assume that you do not need a plan because you have few assets, or you may simply not want to think about it. The process can also...
How to get started with estate planning
If you are an adult, live in California and do not have an estate plan, you should create one even if you do not have many assets. There are several key elements you ought to include. Roles in your estate plan There are a few different things to consider based on your...
Keeping your estate plan private
Many California residents may want to keep their estate plans private so that information relating to their assets and debts does not become public. Wills go through probate, which is a public process, so people might want to consider various alternatives. Trusts...
