If you are setting up an estate plan, there are a lot of factors to consider, from dividing assets among loved ones and identifying the best type of estate plan. Sometimes, people aim to avoid the probate process, while others understand that their loved ones will...
California residents work hard on estate plans. Your loved ones likely tried to take care of as much as possible before passing. This is so you would not have to deal with as much complex litigation. Unfortunately, life is not always predictable. Situations come up in...
Through an advance directive, you can designate someone to act as your health care proxy to make health care decisions for you if you become incapacitated. Advance directives also provide important guidance to your doctors on matters such as pain management and...
Almost inevitably, problems arise when someone dies without an estate plan. Family members must guess what the deceased would want. Disagreements can prolong the process and lead to quarrels that may last for years. In California, courts may end up making key...
