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...
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The basics of revocable trusts in California
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...
Special needs trust: an effective estate planning tool
Your child has cerebral palsy and often needs around-the-clock care. As loving parents, you and your spouse have managed this task from day one. The care, the adventures and the memories continue. For all those years, this has been the norm, your world and your...
What should I include in my estate plan?
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...
When should I update my estate plan?
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...
What’s the right approach for your estate plan?
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...
3 Misconceptions that get in the way of estate planning
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...
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...