Redding, California, Law Blog
Estate plans are helpful, but they won’t always be enough to avoid California probate altogether. There are certain rules and restrictions that mean certain assets or whole estates are legally required to go through probate. What assets have to go through probate?...
Finances and mortality are two of the most challenging things to bring up and discuss productively with the ones you love most. But these are essential conversations to have if you want an estate plan in California that is airtight and fully understood amongst all...
When someone dies, their estate is distributed among their heirs in accordance with the will or trust. If you are an heir, it is important to know your rights to ensure that you receive your fair share. The right to information You have the right to receive...
Estate planning does not involve writing a last will and testament exclusively. There are other documents, including power of attorney forms and living wills, that the planner could compose. Then, some financial decisions allow for the transfer of money or assets...
As a new parent, you have a lot of things on your mind, but one thing you shouldn't forget is estate planning. Even if you don't have a lot of money, it's important to have an estate plan in place. What is estate planning? Estate planning is the process of creating a...
When you're in the process of estate planning, there are several tools that you can use in order to protect your estate and assets and achieve your goals. One of these tools is the revocable trust, which is often used to avoid probate and ensure that estate property...
Creating an estate plan is a critical part of ensuring that you are protecting your last wishes and your friends and family after you pass on. When more than half of all Americans do not have an estate plan in place, it is more important than ever to create an estate...
You may have had the foresight to create an estate plan already, but the work does not stop there. Effective estate planning requires occasional updates to the plan to ensure that your estate plan reflects your current wishes. More than 70% of Americans do not have an...
Estate planning can be a daunting prospect, but it’s an important step for every California adult. Thinking about the future means something different in every stage of life, but this is a process that is beneficial regardless of age and income. If you do not have a...
Most people understand that creating their estate plan isn’t something to delay. After all, life is incredibly unpredictable. However, whether you are just getting around to setting up your plan or are taking some time to update it, it’s important to remember that...
