Redding, California, Law Blog
Redding Estate Planning Law Blog
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,...
Overview of the California probate process
While some in the world of law treat probate as a kind of a dirty word that inevitably spells years of time, money and emotional heartache, the term actually refers to the process of distributing a person's property after he or she dies. For a lot of historical and...
Why it’s important to avoid trust funding missteps
Trusts can be tailored to help with a wide range of estate planning goals. However, there are certain mistakes that could compromise this estate planning tool’s ability to serve its intended purposes. One type of error that can lead to this are missteps in setting up...