The end of your marriage signals changes in almost every area of your life, and your estate plans are no exception. While you are in the midst of stressful decisions and negotiations over important issues, it is easy to forget to protect yourself by adjusting your...
Month: February 2017
Why individual retirement accounts can’t be placed in trusts
Financial issues are usually complex and confusing for those with no formal background in the field. Many people in California hire financial advisers to help them manage their money and investments. Some rely on experienced estate planning attorneys as financial...
Separation and divorce two very different things
Many California couples would agree that marriage is often challenging. In fact, some would say it's often difficult beyond words. A quick review of divorce statistics shows many people concur with those ideas. Some, however, are not so certain what to do about it. An...
What happens to retirement savings in divorce?
The end of a marriage signals significant financial change, and one of the most important financial concerns involves the appropriate and fair division of retirement savings. If you are getting divorced and plan to retire in the near future, protecting your financial...
Lack of knowledge holds some back from estate planning process
Talking about one's own mortality is not always a welcome subject. In fact, many people in California and throughout the nation avoid such topics as much as possible. However, one of the typical reasons for such discussions has to do with estate planning. A mere 40...
Exploring family law resources in California
Perhaps you're one of many California residents whose marriage is headed for divorce. Or, your marriage might be perfectly intact and you and your spouse are considering child adoption to expand your family size. Maybe you haven't even gotten married yet, but are...
Tarek and El Moussa still working together after divorce
Some people in California will determine their marriages are no longer viable this year. Impending divorce may be somewhat uneventful, swift and simple, or wrought with obstacles, complications and challenges. Many find ways to set their differences aside in order to...
Things to avoid when it comes to estate planning
Some people in California might be like others throughout the nation who tend to avoid any topic of conversation that has to do with their own mortality. However, many see great value in such discussions, especially in regard to estate planning. The process of...
Navigating the family law process for child adoption
Many California couples hope to expand their families by welcoming children by adoption. Those going through this family law process for the first time might have many questions regarding various regulations, fees and other issues. There are basically two types of...
Estate planning, advanced directives and doctor errors
What does estate planning have to do with emergency room doctors? Given the fact that many plans include living wills (otherwise referred to as advanced directives) there is a strong connection between such documents and emergency room physicians. Doctors in...
