Estate Planning and Probate Planning
Probate is the court process to distribute someone’s estate after their death, even if there is a will and is notoriously slow in California.
Estate Law Blogs & News
Can I Disinherit Anyone I Want?
So, you’ve decided that a family member won’t be getting an inheritance, after all. Maybe you have an ungrateful or irresponsible family member you want to cut out of the will.
How Do I Make Sure My Wife Gets the House?
I am currently married but I purchased a home from my mother before my marriage. I added my younger sister to the deed at the time of purchase, so the house would remain in the family if something happened to me. I have been paying the mortgage and bills myself for three years now. However, now that I’m married to a great woman, who would get the house when I die?
Can I Protect My Estate with Life Insurance?
Life insurance may play a vital role in an estate plan, because insurance proceeds can be counted on to provide liquidity when it’s needed.
How Do I Protect an Inheritance from the Tax Man?
Did you receive an inheritance of cash, investments, or property? Here are four ways that can help you keep it from being swallowed up by taxes.
There Is a Difference between Probate and Trust Administration
Probate and trust administration are not the same. There are important differences and similarities between administering a decedent’s probate estate and administering a decedent’s trust estate.
Preparing Children for Inheritances in the Future
By discussing finances with your children early and often, you can set them—and future generations—up for success, when it’s time to receive the wealth you’ve accrued.
Should I Create an LLC for Estate Planning?
Somewhere between a corporation and a partnership lies the limited liability company (LLC). This hybrid legal entity is beneficial not just for small-business owners but is also a powerful tool for estate planning.
Coronavirus Makes Estate and Tax Planning an Urgent Task
What may have seemed like something to take care of ‘one day,’ has turned into a basic necessity that makes it essential and necessary for you to encourage your clients to act now.
Should I Write My Will During the Pandemic?
If the coronavirus has taught us anything, it’s that writing a will may be as important as hand washing and using hand sanitizer.
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