Planning for one’s death is important to avoid time consuming and often costly probate. However, creating a will or trust can be easily subject to undue influence. The client may not even know they are being manipulated. When the drafting of an estate plan begins, an ethical estate planning attorney will always be on the …
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Performing due diligence when it comes to setting up an inheritance is highly recommended for anyone with a family. Having a living trust in place when your time on Earth has expired helps protect family members from lengthy and costly probate or contentious legal battles while they are still grieving your loss. However, no …
Many of the millions of undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States are hardworking individuals who simply want to provide a better life for their families. Despite this, they struggle with the daily threat of deportation, a burden made heavier by the fear of possible separation from family members, including children, who are U.S. …
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In 1987, your mother purchased her home for $85,000. It’s now 2018 and the home is worth over $500,000. Better yet, it’s about to become yours. The caveat: the transfer of this property will immediately trigger reassessment of the property tax, which means you could end up paying a great deal more than what your …
Prop 13 and How to Maintain Your Protections Continue Reading »
A lot of movies in the marketplace are titled Inheritance (or some variation of that). These films tend to take a dramatic, morose look at inheritances and can be relatable or therapeutic if you’ve recently lost a loved one. But they also focus more on character relationships than with the inheritance itself. On the other …
No matter how much planning one does to prepare for the future, no one knows exactly when they’re going to die. In the matter of probate, this can cause various issues, especially when dealing with assets and property in multiple states. The probate process can be time-consuming and expensive when someone dies with all of …
Understanding and Tackling Ancillary Probate Continue Reading »
It may not seem like it, but there are a lot of things to consider when dealing with a loved one’s death beyond funeral arrangements. One must be prepared to notify heirs and/or beneficiaries, safeguard and distribute the decedent’s assets, pay off any outstanding obligations, and manage the liquidation of investment portfolios, retirement funds and …
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Probate Fiduciary Continue Reading »
It was only one month ago we lost two iconic celebrities who also happened to be family. Character actor, writer and loving philanthropist Carrie Fisher (best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars) passed away on December 27, 2016 after suffering a major heart attack. The next day, her mother, actress Debbie …
What We Don’t Hear About After A Celebrity Death Continue Reading »
