In California and throughout the United States, many people are busy reviewing their resolutions for the new year. From more exercise to financial goals, people of all ages set their sights on improving various aspects of their lives. Many advisers say making estate...
Estate Planning
Why single people need estate planning
Generally speaking, single people in California and elsewhere spend a lot of time thinking of their life goals and making plans for successful futures. However, far fewer consider estate planning of paramount importance, especially when they have no dependents. Some...
Where to find answers to basic estate planning questions
Many California residents die without leaving any sort of written instructions as to whom they wish to inherit their assets. One school of thought is that many people avoid estate planning discussions because they don't like to think of their own mortality. However,...
Estate planning ideas for second marriages and step-children
Modern family life is often a complicated affair, especially for blended families. California couples entering marriage who already have children from previous relationships often face numerous challenges regarding various aspects of their new lifestyles. In addition...
Avoiding probate through careful estate planning
Many people in California and elsewhere consider discussions of their own deaths to be extremely uncomfortable. However, many understand that death is merely an inevitable part of life and it is never too soon to talk about thorough estate planning. Generally...
Estate planning basics for those who are wondering
Not everyone in California considers themselves experts on financial matters. With regard to estate planning, many people don't even really know what it is. Some have a vague idea but could not begin to discuss the details involved. Others understand it, but avoid...
Whether to make estate planning part of your holidays
Many California residents are very creative in their holiday gift-giving customs. Some may even consider estate planning as part of this year's traditions. What better time to secure one's assets and let loved ones know you have their future financial security in mind...
Man’s thorough estate planning helps protect widow’s inheritance
Some readers in California may be surprised to learn that when an estate owner dies, things don't always run smoothly between surviving family members. In fact, some situations are downright contentious and others even involve possible criminal behavior. This seems to...
Estate planning ideas that may benefit California entrepreneurs
So much goes into creating, launching and maintaining a business that it's easy to overlook certain things that might be beneficial toward future success. California business owners may want to consider the following estate planning tips that have proved helpful to...
Estate planning: To execute one or not, that is the question
Many people in California have many things on their minds other than what will happen to their "stuff" after they die. When the topic of estate planning arises, some immediately change the subject because they do not like to think about their own mortality. Others,...