You're writing a will, and you mention to a friend that you worry about your heirs starting an estate dispute. One in particular seems like they may be unhappy with your decisions and may drag their siblings into court.That friend tells you that there's a simple...
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What assets do you have?
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Aug 1, 2019 | Wills
It's the basic question behind the start of estate planning: What assets do you have? What do you want to happen to those assets?It's not just about assets, of course. You also want to consider things like medical directives, legal powers of attorney, your family's...
Using only a will may leave your estate vulnerable
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Jul 10, 2019 | Wills
A will is, for many people, the basis of the estate plan. It's the first document they draft. It may be all that they think they need.While writing a will is important, you need to know that you do not have any control over the estate, and you do not have many ways to...
Should you update your will frequently?
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | May 9, 2019 | Wills
You know that you need a will, and you know that it is best not to put off writing it. However, you also feel like you have decades left -- barring an accident or something else unexpected -- before your heirs will need to use that will.As such, you start wondering...
Be careful with removing someone from your will
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Apr 26, 2019 | Wills
When you cut someone out of your will entirely, it's known as disinheriting them. They get nothing from your estate. It's a drastic step, but one that some parents opt to take.You can do this, but you need to be very careful. Make sure it's really what you want and...
The problems with a holographic will
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Apr 2, 2019 | Wills
A holographic will is fairly simple. You create the document by writing it out yourself. You then sign it to show that you stand by what it says and that it reflects your wishes.Though it is simple and that may be tempting, there are some serious problems with...
Will a deathbed will hold up?
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 20, 2019 | Wills
As the name implies, a deathbed will is a legal document drafted when you know that you will not recover from an injury or a disease. The medical professionals tell you that death is imminent and it's just a matter of time.If you wait until this moment to draft a...
If you die without a will, California has strict laws
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 5, 2019 | Wills
You think you have decades before you'll need a will, so you don't bother to write one. Then you pass away in a car accident far sooner than you assumed. You've now passed away without an estate plan, so what happens to your estate?It really depends on the specifics...
Writing a will: 5 reasons to do it today
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Feb 27, 2019 | Wills
It's easy to put off writing a will. You feel like you have a lot of time to get it done, the legal process can be confusing and you think you'll be better prepared when you're closer to the end of your life. These are just three potential reasons, but people can give...
Disinheriting an heir: What you should know
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Feb 1, 2019 | Wills
Human relationships can be endlessly complicated -- especially among families. As unpleasant as it may be, you may have some very good reasons to disinherit a potential heir.But, can you do it? And, if so, how? Here are a few things you need to know about...
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