Tom Petty’s Estate is Having a Breakdown
Learn more about Tom Petty’s estate and the importance of language used in Estate Planning Documents from the attorneys at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri.
Entries by Michael Lonich
Declaration of Disclosure
Learn more about how what a Declaration of Disclosure is and what it means during the divorce process.
Spousal Support: The Basics
Learn more about the basics of Spousal Support from our Family Law attorneys at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri.
The Ins and Outs of Life Insurance During Divorce
Learn more about how life insurance is affected while you are going through a divorce.
Reverse Mortgages: How it Works
Learn more about what a reverse mortgage is, how it works, how it can figure into your estate plan, and if this is a fit for you.
California Divorce: What is a Moore Marsden Analysis?
Learn how a Moore Marsden Analysis can factor into a divorce case in regards to property division.
Aretha Franklin Did Not Have a Will
But Did Aretha Franklin Need a Will? Tragically, Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018 from pancreatic cancer. She left behind four sons but no will or estate plan. Because she did not have a will, during the court process all her assets will be made public. Aretha Franklin’s estate is estimated to be […]
Roses, Chocolates, and Prenups
Learn about the importance of a prenuptial agreement for before, during, and after a marriage.
GIFTING REAL ESTATE TO FAMILY MEMBER CARETAKER: RED FLAGS
Giving gifts to loved ones late in life is a meaningful way to make family and friends feel cherished. Gifts of real estate to family and friends may show appreciation, but a gift of real estate made late in life to a family member or caretaker can raise several red flags. Is the donor susceptible […]
THE EVOLUTION OF DIVORCE AND PROPERTY DIVISION IN CALIFORNIA
California laws for property division in divorce has undergone significant change over the years. Due to its Spanish roots, California began as a community property state, in which all property acquired during the marriage is part of the community thus subject to equal division in divorce. Divorce in California really took off in 1969 when […]