A move to the Golden State has the potential to change the character of your property. Upon arrival in California, meeting with an experienced California estate planning attorney is a must! Generally, there are two kinds of property systems: community property and separate property. California is one of nine community property regimes in the United […]
The Huffington Post recently compiled a list of 7 of the weirdest, but very real, wills of all time. Although some are foreign wills, the article serves to remind us that wills are a powerful tool. Creating a will allows us to control the disposition of our property, and fulfill some last wishes. 1. The […]
After the historical $1.5 billion jackpot was finally won, it is time for many of us to consider how to protect our assets during our lifetime and after. Although winning the lottery may not be something we will experience, many of us do have valuable assets that we would like to protect when we are […]
For 2016, the federal estate tax exemption has increased to $5.45 million per individual, up from $5.43 million in 2015. The estate tax is a tax on the value of your estate which exceeds the estate tax exemption. Your estate consists of the fair market value of everything you own or have interest in at […]
In today’s increasingly technological world, leaving your digital accounts out of your estate plan can prove to be a big mistake. As of 2014, 84 percent of American adults own a personal computer and 64 percent own a smartphone.[1] As of June 2015, there were approximately 1.49 billion Facebook users, 300 million Instagram users, hundreds […]
Many Americans, even those with children, die without a will. State intestacy laws may provide a framework for how a decedent’s asset should be divided amongst his or her heirs. However, many know that it might be wise to avoid the probate process because it ties up property for months and it can be very […]
After years spend building up a successful family business, many want to pass on their success to their next generation of family members. Unfortunately, conflicts in family businesses are likely to occur when the owner and other family members begin to consider and examine the transfer of the ownership and control of the business. One […]
Special Needs Trusts are imperative for beneficiaries who are disabled and receive some form of government benefits. The beneficiaries of Special Needs Trusts may be either a developmentally or physically disabled minor or adult. A standard Family Trust may not be appropriate for a Special Needs person because they do not address the specific necessities […]
For the longest time, your spouse was your world. Whenever you had an exciting day, an interesting moment or fun experience you couldn’t wait to share it with them. They were your life, and they were enough. Today, everything is different. You and your significant other argue – constantly. It’s been like this for a […]
Answer: Now, you can designate someone to control your Facebook account with the legacy contact option. As estate planners, we see people each day who think about what happens to their personal effects when they pass away. We write wills in order to designate who should receive a client’s material possession upon their death and […]
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