California law does allow you to contest a will if certain criteria have been met. For example, if you have reason to believe that the testator changed his or her will while under duress, a judge may invalidate it. It's worth noting that you can only challenge a will...
Month: October 2021
The spendthrift trust remains an important estate planning tool
You have concerns about the ways that some of your adult children manage their money. One lives beyond his means, purchasing items he cannot afford and racking up a great amount of debt. Another has been in trouble with the law and likely has a substance abuse...
Estate planning and retirement
Retirement planning and estate planning in California are related. Together, they protect you, reduce stress about the end of your life and help plan the future you want for your family. Retirement planning vs. estate planning With retirement plans, you focus on ways...
What are the different types of conservatorships?
California has three types of conservatorships: general, limited, and temporary. A conservatorship is a legal guardianship over an adult. Conservators have specific types of authority over the conservatee's life. This is not the same thing as a power of attorney...
What is the use of Medicaid trusts in California?
Understanding what use Medicaid trusts have is important in Concord, California. Law can be confusing since every state is different. Medicaid trusts fall under elder law, and it would be wise to find a lawyer that specializes in it. Other areas of law that connect to...