When a testator, or will creator, chooses to make a will, he or she must generally sign and date a physical copy of the will in the presence of not one but two adult witnesses. However, even if the individuals who serve as witnesses are legally adults, they must meet...
Month: March 2018
Protecting your pooch at the end of your life: Pet trusts
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog
Pets become like family. They're animals, but they give people their love and attention. Many people are truly indebted to their pets and love them as if they were their own children. If you love your pet and want to make sure that it has a good life if you can no...
Many wills are potentially invalidated during their creation
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 23, 2018 | Wills
It is always good to have some form of will over no will at all, but a will that is not properly created may be just about as much trouble to resolve as having no will. At the very least, an improperly created will may leave itself necessarily vulnerable to legal...
Cryptocurrency and shifting taxable income
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 16, 2018 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is rarely a field that is on the front lines of financial trends, owing in part to the long-term nature of the practice. While some industries often strike while the iron is hot in a particular financial area, estate planning may take a few years to...
When should I fund my living trust?
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 9, 2018 | Trusts
In very broad strokes, it is generally best to fund your trust sooner than later, depending on your reasons for creating the trust and balance between financial protection and freedoms of property that you hope to enjoy. However and whenever you choose to fund your...
Changing a will involves other estate documents, too
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 3, 2018 | Wills
At many points in your life, you may need to review and amend your will to reflect significant life events, changes in relevant laws or changes in your wishes for your estate. It is usually wise to review your will every three to five years to ensure that your will...
Including a deed in a trust to avoid California probate
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog
Here in California, residents must contend with a relatively low probate threshold. This can make it particularly difficult to circumvent the process and avoid hefty taxation of estates. This threshold is so low, in fact, that most individuals who own homes in the...
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