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In 1978, California introduced Proposition 13, a measure that transformed property tax calculations and had a profound impact on homeowners across the state, including those in San Jose. It is important for property owners to understand the provisions of Proposition...
Dying without an estate plan in California—or any state, for that matter—can lead to complications and unintended consequences for the assets you leave behind. What should you know about what happens if you do not make your wishes known? What will happen to your...
Becoming a parent is one of the most rewarding and life-changing experiences you can have. Along with the joy of welcoming a new child, it is important for new parents to think about how to secure their child's future. Taking the right estate planning steps is one way...
Most of us in San Jose plan to retire someday. We set money aside in 401(k)s, stocks, mutual funds and other investments during our working years so we can live comfortably for the rest of our life. And, while life expectancy has reduced slightly in the past two years, people in the United States can expect to live into their…
When it comes to estate planning, many create it to serve their needs and wishes in the event of their death or incapacitation. While these are not easy events to consider or plan for, the reality is that you never know what the future holds. The same goes for parents of children with special needs. An estate plan could serve…
When you are getting ready for a trip, you have a lot of things on your mind. Many of us create lists of items to pack or errands to take care of before we leave. One thing you may not think about before you travel is your estate plan. If you do not have an estate plan set up, creating…
Californians and people across the nation were impacted in various ways by the recent national health crisis. For many, in addition to being a financial, professional, physical, emotional and personal challenge, it highlighted the importance of being fully prepared for the future. That includes having an estate plan to ensure their property goes where they want it to go and…
When you become a parent, your life changes. In an instant, this new little human becomes the most important person in your life. You care for them and watch them grow. However, what happens if this child you love becomes unable to meet their own needs, either in youth or in adulthood? How are you supposed to provide care? To…
Planning for the future can seem difficult to many people because no one knows what the future will bring. But, that is exactly the purpose of estate planning. You don’t know what will happen in the future, but when you have an estate plan in place you can leave a detailed set of instructions for how your affairs should be…
On its face, estate planning might seem relatively simple. You just write up a document that specifies where your assets are going to go when you pass away, right? Sort of. But the truth of the matter is that estate planning is much more complicated than that, especially if you want to maximize the benefits of the process. Despite that,…