Estate Planning

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

While many people focus on writing a will, it is only one of the estate planning options available to you. A comprehensive estate plan can use a variety of different documents to establish your wishes and provide for your loved ones. Wills A will is the most common...

A relative’s death brings up a wide swath of emotions that can become both a binding agent for families as well as a point of strife. The finality of a last will and testament can cause rifts amongst family members who have to contend with the asset distribution of...

Your last will and testament is a powerful, important document. It discloses your wishes and gives direction on how to distribute your property when you are gone. As such, you should consider carefully what you include in your will. Your will should be comprehensive,...