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Giving to charity in your estate plan

On behalf of Law Offices of Berge & Berge LLP | May 29, 2019 | Estate Planning

A contribution to charity provides all sorts of benefits, both to you and the cause to which you’re donating. In addition to supporting an important cause, donors often also receive tax benefits. By incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan, you can...

How to prepare the inventory and appraisal for an estate

On behalf of Law Offices of Berge & Berge LLP | May 13, 2019 | Probate

One of the most important steps for someone administering an estate is completing the inventory and appraisal of the deceased person’s property. They provide this information to the state using the Inventory and Appraisal Form, which includes two attachments....

How often should I review my existing estate plan?

On behalf of Law Offices of Berge & Berge LLP | May 9, 2019 | Uncategorized

Estate plans work best when they are up to date. This means that creating your estate plan is only part of the estate planning process. You must also review your estate plan regularly to make sure that it still reflects your current wishes, abides by current laws and...

First-party v. third-party special needs trusts

On behalf of Law Offices of Berge & Berge LLP | May 7, 2019 | Special Needs Trusts

One of the nice things about trusts is that there are so many different kinds. It is safe to say that California families could find a variety of trusts that fit their individual needs.  In fact, many of those trusts include different kinds within one type of...

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