Thinking about who receives which assets from your estate can be pleasant in some ways. You may reminisce about your favorite memories with different people and assign them different property based on your experiences with them and their current life circumstances....
Estate Planning
Could an inheritance harm your children instead of helping them?
As a parent, you want to give your children the best that this world has to offer. You have probably made countless sacrifices over the years so that your children would have more opportunities. Your decades of hard work will now mean that you get to leave behind a...
5 of the most common estate planning mistakes people make
People make all kinds of estate planning mistakes that can come back to hurt them or their families in the future. For that reason, it’s important for you to know your legal rights and to take action to make sure your estate plan is as protective as possible. Here are...
3 ways to spot an invalid will
Usually, you want nothing more than to uphold the last wishes of a loved one who recently died. Their will or estate plan will is the foundation for their lasting legacy. What they want to leave to their loved ones is a reflection not only of their relationships but...
Basic estate planning for everyone
It’s very common for people in California to delay their estate planning. In fact, if you have a will, you’re already ahead of the game compared to most people. Some people only need a simple will while others require more complex estate plans. Does everyone need to...
Is your will valid according to state law?
A will allows you to dictate how you want the probate court to distribute your property upon your death. Having a will is very important, but it must comply with the law's requirements to be valid. If your will isn't valid, the probate court won't divide your estate...
Areas in your estate to update after divorce
There are many life changes the average person has that are worth using for updating an estate. An estate isn’t just the assets you’ve collected over life. Within an estate plan are instructions about your assets and stipulations regarding their disbursement. What...
Is there the position of temporary executor in estate planning?
Residents of Gold River and other areas of California may want to learn more about when there may be a need for a temporary executor for their estate. Probate documents may show that there is a need for immediate action, although temporary executorship is only allowed...
What is a succession plan?
When you die in California, your properties, assets and business interests don't just disappear. You'll have to write an estate plan that dictates what happens to your business after your death. This plan could also help you prepare for other scenarios, like reaching...
Your estate plan can protect your children after you remarry.
Especially if you are remarrying later in life, you may have children from a prior relationship. As you enter your new life with your spouse, it can be essential to protect your children through careful estate planning. Are your children underage? If you come into a...
