You may have mixed feelings when someone you are close with names you the executor over his or her California estate. On the one hand, the appointment means this person has a good deal of trust in you. On the other hand, it also means you need to take responsibility...
A power of attorney gives another person the ability to make decisions on your behalf. It is usually used as part of an estate plan to prepare for a situation in which you cannot make decisions yourself due to medical incapacity. The Superior Court of California...
The executor of an estate manages quite a few tasks and acts as a central figure to the entire plan. Thus, it is crucial for a person to think carefully before naming anyone executor. One of the things to consider is the actual tasks that your executor will need to...
A will is an essential estate planning document that ensures that a person’s property passes on to heirs and beneficiaries as he or she intended. Typically a will is a typewritten document that at least two people must witness and sign. However, in some cases, an...
