On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Jan 6, 2020 | Estate Planning
While planning your estate in California can seem daunting at first, individually completing the documents that you feel are most critical to your future can help you to better manage your efforts to make the process more efficient and less overwhelming. If you have...
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Jan 3, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is one of the most essential things you should do before your sunset years. Not only may it help you you be able to distribute your estate fairly, but you may also ensure your property is well-managed in your absence. If not handled correctly, the...
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Dec 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
Having an estate plan is crucial if you are a Californian resident with an estate to manage, but writing an estate plan is not enough. Your estate plan must reflect your current life circumstances. For that reason, there are several points throughout your life that...
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Dec 2, 2019 | Estate Planning
When residents in California create an estate plan, it should not be left untouched indefinitely. Estate plans should constantly be evolving along with the individual to whom it belongs. In fact, there are many different points in life when modifying an estate plan...
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Nov 12, 2019 | Estate Planning
Much of the work you are likely to encounter when setting up your estate is collecting information and making decisions. The planning may, of course, have many technical elements both unique to California, such as probate concerns, and national, such as tax issues....
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Nov 5, 2019 | Estate Planning
Proper estate planning involves many different considerations. Along with wills and trusts, which stipulate how a person’s assets should be handled after they’re gone, implementing a power of attorney is also crucial. These legal documents appoint...
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Nov 5, 2019 | Estate Planning
Living wills are legally binding documents that stipulate the kinds of medical procedures you’d like when faced with a life-threatening injury or illness. These documents are a crucial part of the estate planning process, and without one in place, your friends...
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Oct 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
The probate process involves gathering and distributing the assets of an estate under court supervision. Because of its lengthy, costly reputation, many individuals take steps to avoid the probate process with careful estate planning. These strategies can help you...
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Jul 29, 2019 | Estate Planning
When estate planning, you’ll need to decide what to do with proceeds from retirement accounts and life insurance policies. In this case, beneficiary designations determine who receives these assets after you die. It’s important to understand how...
On behalf of Temmerman, Cilley & Kohlmann, LLP | Jun 26, 2019 | Estate Planning
A power of attorney is a representative you choose to handle financial and medical decisions should you become incapacitated. Making the right selection is crucial to ensure medical staff and family are fully aware of your decisions, while also making certain that...
