While it is difficult to quantify exactly why, there are areas in California that have long been known to attract individuals who prefer non-traditional ways of life. Often, this includes couples who choose to remain together without ever becoming legally married....
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Month: October 2016
What is portability in estate planning?
One of the primary purposes of estate planning is to take full stock of one's assets and ensure that all of a person's property has a predetermined beneficiary when that person eventually passes away. If this is not planned out ahead of time, those assets suffer a...
Unmarried Couples On The Rise: What This Means for Estate Planning
Between the year 2000 and 2010, the number of couples who were living together instead of getting married rose by 25%, according to the United States Census. There are various reasons why a couple may choose not to marry, even though many go through their daily lives...
Why would I want a revocable living trust?
There are many tools available to Californians for estate planning, each with its own designated purpose. Those who are crafting an estate plan often choose to employ one or more types of trust, depending on the goals of the individual forming the trust. For...
How do I value an estate?
Planning, establishing and maintaining an estate can be quite a handful of responsibilities, none of which should be taken lightly. One of the more arduous elements of maintaining one's estate can be the process of valuing an estate once the owner of the estate has...
