A California divorce changes many aspects of your life, including your financial and legal affairs. During divorce proceedings, many people in your shoes overlook the need to update their estate plans. Your estate plan outlines what will happen to your finances and...
Month: September 2023
What to include in a basic California estate plan
Creating an estate plan helps ensure that your assets undergo distribution in line with your wishes after your death. Otherwise, the responsibility of figuring out what to do with your assets falls upon your home state. In California, a basic estate plan includes...
Managing stress during estate litigation
Having civil cases move into litigation is not uncommon. According to United States Courts, there was a 39% increase in civil filings in 2021. Managing stress when a dispute in estate planning moves into litigation can be challenging for all parties involved. Keeping...
Making trust decisions
Trusts play a key role in managing and distributing assets, offering two main options: revocable and irrevocable trusts. Understanding the benefits of each and the factors to consider can aid you in making informed decisions about estate planning. Revocable trusts...