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Going through probate in California can be expensive. Knowing it's coming allows you to prepare and save the most money possible by avoiding unnecessary costs. Understanding these tactics and using them to your advantage can be highly beneficial. Transferring property...
In California, as with other states, elder abuse is one of the most disturbing kinds of crimes. Elders are protected with special rules to prevent financial exploitation and other forms of abuse. New FINRA Rule FINRA is the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and...
If it's been a few years since you created your estate plan and a lot has changed since then, you'll need to update it promptly. Failure to do so can invalidate your will or create grounds for conflict among your beneficiaries. It's important to update or modify your...
Are you concerned about the situation of a spouse or relative? If they are physically or mentally unable to care for themselves, you may need to step in. You may wish to have yourself legally appointed as the conservator of their affairs. This is a step that will have...
Elder care disputes may arise among families in California. When they do, you should find the best ways to deal with the issues quickly and effectively. One such method is using a mediator. Here's what you need to know about elder care mediation. What is elder care...
Making a will is an unpopular activity for many California adults. For others, it's an act of being a responsible adult, taking control of your personal belongings and caring about your family's future. Creating a will should be put on top of everyone's priority list....
California residents might have a hard time getting an estate plan started. Not only can it be an emotionally draining process, but there are a lot of steps to carefully consider. Most people don’t think of estate planning as being more than setting up a will. But for...
With gift and estate exemption limits decreasing in the next few years, California residents may be looking for solutions. Spouses can, temporarily, transfer wealth to each other through gift deductions of no more than $11.7 million for each spouse. When used...
Some people in California get elder law and estate planning mixed up. While there are some issues that cross over, these two areas of law are different. Estate planning generally concerns what happens to your property after you die while elder law focuses exclusively...
Death is the central reason for your local court to issue a probate proceeding. People who die without an estate plan have assets that a public court accounts for instead. Your estate isn't just exposed to taxes when you pass; public courts in California need to also...