Estate Planning

Many California residents have a will that specifies how their assets will be distributed after their deaths. As individuals near retirement age, the issue of how a person's home will be handled often arises. Financial experts report that since a home is likely the...

What could happen if a California resident has not planned for the future? Perhaps a catastrophic illness or accident leaves a person incapacitated and unable to make decisions or provide personal care. If this unfortunate situation happens to someone who has not done...

Choosing the executor of an estate is an important task for California residents and others around the nation. Much thought and consideration should go into selecting someone for this critical role. The responsibilities of an executor are complex, and naming someone...

The majority of California residents, like others around the country, have likely given little thought to what life will be like for their loved ones after they have passed. Most have not gone through the process of estate planning because they believe it is not...

The life expectancy for women in California and around the country is roughly five years more than for men. Reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention n thaotet 38 percent of marriages in the nation end in divorce. Couple the divorce rate with the...

Before the internet, California residents building estate portfolios likely did not discuss digital assets. In fact, most people would probably wonder what they are. Nowadays, however, the majority of people in this state and throughout the country are tapped into an...

Many California residents want to be as prepared as possible when it comes to their own deaths. Surprisingly, however, some fail to consider the importance of careful estate planning when it comes to protecting their interests and providing for their loved ones. When...

Sometimes life can get rather complicated. Most California residents, especially those raising families, would agree. In many situations, however, such as where estate planning is concerned, there are several tangible steps that can be taken to keep things organized...

Considering what will become of one's property, assets and/or business interests after death is something not every California resident likes to do. In fact, some people don't even like to broach such topics. Others understand how valuable the estate planning process...

California played a significant role in the nation's history where early-American farming and homesteading are concerned. Many estate owners have had the same parcels of land in their families, spanning several generations. When land owners enter the estate planning...