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...
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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...
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....