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Maybe you and your spouse are young and recent newlyweds wondering if there is more to estate planning than mere will execution. Or perhaps you and your partner are a few years into an established marriage and have a child with special needs. You understandably worry about his or her future in the event that either one or both of…
A common misconception concerning estate planning is that it is an exercise that only makes sense for older and financially established individuals. A young married couple just embarking on careers might understandably have that view, thinking that executing a will and other planning documents is both untimely and unnecessary. After all, they have little in the way of assets to…
Procrastinate. That is what some individuals in the South Bay Area and elsewhere across California tend to do when it comes to consulting with a proven attorney and crafting a proactive and protective estate planning strategy. The reasons for initial disinclination on the planning front are myriad and varied. Some would-be planners view – in good faith but mistakenly –…
It may seem silly to “plan” for a sudden illness. Nobody expects to get seriously sick out of the blue. However, an estate plan can enable you to spell out your medical wishes should you ever fall ill. A sudden illness can strike anyone, regardless of age or risk category. That’s why it is never too early for you to…
Most of the time, you focus on the routine tasks, chores and joys that fill up your days. You don’t give much thought to the future beyond the next couple of days or weeks. But sometimes life reminds us that we’re mortal, that good health is a blessing and that things can change. In these moments, you might think about…
When the stock market turns volatile and drops, it’s natural to worry about your retirement funds and other portfolios. However, you may also find some excellent estate planning opportunities hidden among all the turbulence. As the ultra-wealthy understand, markets are bound to plunge downward at times. But history says they’ll turn upward again eventually. Even if you’re not ultra-wealthy, focusing…
When you start looking into estate planning in California, you’re likely to hear a lot about revocable living trusts. So, why is that? Why do so many Californians form trusts? The short answer is that they often save families valuable time and money. They’re a bit more complicated than wills on the front end, but they can be shrewd investments…
When you write up your estate plan, you might want to create a trust. The shrewd use of trusts comes with some healthy benefits, such as certain tax advantages and the ability to bypass probate. But it also means appointing a good trustee. Whoever you name as trustee will gain control of everything in the trust. The trustee can only…
Conservatorships don’t often make the news. But that’s because most of them help families care for adults with disabilities or dementia—those who can’t care for themselves. Most conservatorships don’t involve young, iconic pop stars. Britney Spears and her father recently brought conservatorships into the spotlight. The singer checked into a mental health clinic. Her father stepped aside from some of…
In California, living through a day without internet access is something like being asked to ditch your car in favor of a horse and buggy. Everything is on the internet. We go online to communicate with our friends, catch up on the news, sell stock, buy clothes and pay our bills. So, what happens when your estate plan doesn’t account…