Estate planning is about protecting the people who matter to you most. But sometimes this can be more complicated than...
Estate Planning
California Estate Planning – Updated Resource Booklets
We recently published updated versions of my three most popular resource booklets relating to California estate...
Your Financial Power of Estate Plan Attorney: Powerful Provisions
A financial power of attorney is a powerful legal document that gives someone the authority to make decisions if...
Do I Have to Use My Parents’ Estate Planning Attorney for Trust Administration
Parents, when creating a trust, frequently choose one of their children to take over as trustee when the parents are...
What to Do With Medications After Someone Dies?
A loved one’s passing leaves family members to figure out how to handle many different aspects of the person’s life,...
Seven Reasons to Consider a Family Estate Planning Office
Family estate planning offices provide an array of services specifically designed to meet the needs of affluent...
Dealing With Your Spouse’s Debts When They Die
The death of a spouse is an enormous burden for the spouse left behind. During this time of grief and loss, a...
“Encanto” Raises Important Estate Planning Issues
Pop culture isn’t necessarily an accurate source of estate planning information. Still, in some cases, it can raise...
Leaving an Inheritance: Which Distribution Is Best?
As a parent, it may be one of your many goals to leave behind an inheritance for your beloved children. The good news...
Debunking Estate Planning Myths: Janet on KALW in April
In April, Janet was featured on KALW's Your Legal Rights program, hosted by Jeff Hayden. Many of us don’t think about...
Pour-Over Trust in Estate Planning
More and more people are bringing significant assets with them into marriage. As a result, both parties have separate...
Is an Electronic Will Right for You?
When most people think about having a will made, they think about a long, dusty document filled with confusing legal...
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