Redding, California, Law Blog
Redding Estate Planning Law Blog
Family conflict shouldn’t be part of the estate planning process
It’s not easy to think about the future. Families who are starting the estate planning process know that it can be challenging to address distributing property after death, caring for beneficiaries in the future and making important decisions for potential medical...
Mistakes can sabotage your estate planning efforts
Having an estate plan in place is a basic way to protect your rights and interests in the future. It can ensure that you get the final say over what happens to your stuff and your health care in the future. This is beneficial for California adults regardless of age,...
Can I add my pets to my estate plan?
Pet-lovers likely have dreams about growing old with their pets. Our pets are an important part of our lives, and we dread the day that they might leave us. But what about if we leave them first? Your pets are unusual and deserve to live a comfortable life, even after...
Update on Aretha Franklin’s estate legal battle
A previous post on this blog discussed the fact that there has been considerable controversy surrounding the estate of Aretha Franklin, the world-famous singer who died about this time last year. As that previous post stated, some family members have questioned the...
Medicaid planning explained
Many people in Northern California who are approaching retirement may also be thinking about how they are going to afford the cost of long-term care. As people age, after all, they may require the assistance of a retirement facility or of a nursing home, but these...
Famous singer’s estate in turmoil
The battle over the famous rhythm and blues singer Aretha Franklin's estate is continuing. The latest move involved one of Ms. Franklin's sons asking the court hearing the case to be appointed personal representative, helping and then eventually replacing Ms....
Special needs trusts are a useful estate planning tool
Many people in Redding and other parts of Northern California probably have someone in their family with special needs due to some sort of disability, illness or injury. These special needs can include the need for medical care and other treatments. In some cases, the...
We look for practical solutions to probate issues
Even when everyone is getting along within a family, going through the administration of an estate in probate court can be a long and stressful process. In all significant probate cases, there will be paperwork and other legal obligations that the designated personal...
Loved ones of beloved actor will be grateful for estate plan
Many people probably remember Actor Luke Perry from his years on the teen drama Beverly Hills 90210. His fans and supporters, needless to say his personal friends and loved ones, were likely shocked and saddened by his recent death brought on by a series of strokes....
What is a spendthrift trust?
While many people think of trusts as a way to avoid probate, there are actually a number of ways by which trusts can benefit a Redding, California resident who is trying to formulate an effective estate plan. For instance, trusts can help with tax-related issues,...
