Estate planning has been a hot topic over the last year or two, which is not that surprising considering the pervasive uncertainty within the economy. But, as our readers have seen in our posts on the subject, estate planning can become complicated, quickly. This is...
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Key legal facts about revoking a will in California
In California, creating an estate plan is a fundamental aspect of being fully prepared for the future. A will is the most basic part of an estate plan and can be relatively simple. However, it is imperative that the document is specifically tailored to the person’s...
What type of trust should I choose?
The estate planning process can be complicated for the average person who has never had any experience navigating the world of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. Choosing the trust that best suits your needs can be one of the most...
Three estate planning tips for blended families
It is not unusual for a person in Torrance to remarry later in life after a divorce or the death of a spouse. These unions can be emotionally fulfilling but they do present issues when it comes to estate planning, specifically if one or both spouses has adult children...
The basics of durable powers of attorney in California
Estate planning often focuses on the creation of wills and the execution of trusts. However, most California residents can benefit from executing another form of important estate planning device: a durable power of attorney. This informational post will introduce...
There’s more to conservatorship than you might think
California's conservatorship law has been in the news all over the world lately due to developments in the ongoing saga of Britney Spears. The pop singer's case case is fascinating, and raises many profound issues, but it is also highly unusual in many aspects. There...
Understanding special needs trusts
Many families in southern California have members who suffer from one or more disabilities, and their ability to undertake gainful employment is severely limited. Anyone who is making an estate plan that will contain provisions for the care of persons with special...
What are some steps to navigating a loved one’s estate plan
If one has watched the news at any point for the last year, they have likely heard about the importance of estate planning. Indeed, with all the craziness that pervaded every second of the past 12 to 16 months, one of the few things we had control over is planning,...
What happens during probate?
Probate is a legal term that many California residents have heard and probably associate with something negative. It is often said that probate should be avoided whenever possible, but not everyone takes the proactive steps of preparing an estate plan to accomplish...
Family dynamics can affect the distribution of your assets
If you’ve put off estate planning for quite a while, you’re not alone. Most people find it hard to come to terms with their own mortality, and a lot of those individuals feel like they don’t need a complicated estate plan. But foregoing estate planning altogether is a...
