What a Will Cannot Do

Although there are numerous benefits to using a will in your estate planning, it is equally important to be aware of some of the things that a will cannot do for you in the estate planning process. Here are some of the things that you cannot accomplish with a traditional will:   You cannot transfer… Read More »

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Top Reasons You Need a Will

Have you been avoiding the estate planning process because you simply didn’t think you needed it? No matter the size of your estate, there’s a good chance that you and your loved ones could benefit from a basic will. Overlooking this aspect of estate planning, for which the basic will is often a cornerstone, could… Read More »

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Four Things to Remember When You Put Together Your Will

The will is the cornerstone of many people’s individual estate planning efforts. It assists with ensuring that after you pass away, your property will be transferred according your individual wishes. If you pass away without a will, California state laws will be used to determine what happens to your property. There are four critical things… Read More »

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Is It a Good Idea to Make Your Own Living Trust?

If you decided that you want to use a living trust in order to avoid the probate process, you probably have some good questions about the most appropriate way to proceed. Should you try to handle making a living trust on yourself is a good question that will probably pop into your mind early on…. Read More »

Protecting Yourself with A Will – Four Things to Keep in Mind

A will helps to ensure that your property is transferred appropriately on your death and without one, the state’s intestacy laws will be used to transfer on your property. Many people across the U.S. don’t have a will, although they could benefit from one.   However, there are four things you should keep in mind… Read More »

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Major Mistakes You Want to Avoid If You Have a Special Needs Child – Part I

There are many different mistakes that you can unfortunately make in the event that you have a special needs child. This situation requires careful consideration and planning with the help of a knowledgeable estate planning attorney. Unfortunately, what seems like small mistakes at the time that you make them can lead to catastrophic problems. Read… Read More »

What A Trust Can Offer You That a Will Cannot?

Although a trust and a will are both important components of any person’s estate plan, there are several different things that a trust can offer you that a will does not. Some of the most common benefits of a trust over a will include:    It allows you to avoid the probate process, including the… Read More »

Some of The Most Common Poorly Executed Mistakes Within a Will

There is a good chance that you already understand the benefits of putting together a will, if you are searching for this term or setting up a meeting with an experienced estate planning attorney. You probably already know, for example, that your will needs to be signed by you and that your signature also has… Read More »

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What You Need to Keep in Mind Regarding an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Estate Planning?

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness month, which makes it all the more important to consider estate planning and the connection between Alzheimer’s and other cognitive problems as we near the end of the year. At the time that National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month was named in 1983, fewer than 2 million individuals in America were diagnosed… Read More »