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Trusts refer to when property is managed by someone for another person’s benefit. The property that is managed can include real estate, finances and other tangible items of property. A special needs trust is a type of trust that can provide certain benefits to estate planners that they should be familiar with. What is a special needs trust? A special…
Most Bay Area couples understand the importance of estate planning. Creating an estate plan is important for making sure a person’s assets are protected and that their assets pass as desired. A couple who has been married a long time may think that their will should include both of them. Although it is possible to have a joint will there…
It’s hard to deny that life is sometimes unpredictable. Considering that, you might be wondering about what happens to your assets when you pass away or are otherwise incapacitated. To help ensure the ones you leave behind get taken care of, you might need either a medical or financial power of attorney; some people in California have both. Here’s how…
In California, accepting the responsibility of being a guardian is a significant step. Those who decide to move forward with it should be aware that they will be legally obligated to ensure the child is provided for financially, personally and emotionally. The litany of decisions that are made as part of a guardianship can sometimes seem overwhelming, especially if the…
It is an unfortunately common situation. All too often, San Jose residents have the good intentions to draft and execute estate planning documents, only to wait too long and pass away before their estate plans are complete. It can be frustrating and confusing for family members to address a loved one’s death under these preventable circumstances. When someone dies without…