People often assume that only wealthy people need to have a will. Not only is that untrue, but also, people of all income brackets sometimes neglect to create an estate plan that outlines how their assets should be distributed. Reports recently hit the news that the...
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Month: October 2020
How to maximize assets left to heirs in an estate plan
Many people assume that they don’t need to have an estate plan, especially if they do not have a large amount of assets. This is inaccurate and may even prevent one's assets from being distributed as intended. Even if a person here in California has potential heirs...
Estate planning could help you avoid these consequences
Procrastination is a bad habit that most people fall victim to from time to time. You may have found yourself trying to beat a deadline of some kind at the last minute more than once, and you always swear you will not leave things until the last minute again. Of...
How adult children can talk to parents about estate planning
When people consider the end of their life, they may think of the emotional aspects, such as the people they may leave behind, which is understandable, but they may overlook more practical matters. Many do not consider what they want to do with their assets or what...
How a durable power of attorney fits into estate planning
Many people here in California believe that when they create an estate plan it will simply serve its intended purpose once they pass away. However, some need additional care at the end of their lives. They may even lack the ability to make their own financial...
