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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
