When Your Children Live in Different States: Estate Planning at a Distance Families today often live hundreds—or even thousands—of miles apart. It is common for parents to remain in California while their adult children build careers and raise families in other parts of the country. While distance may not affect close family relationships, it can […]
Author Archives: Skvarna Law
Assets, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Life Changes, Trusts, Uncategorized
Can You Put a Mortgaged Home into a Land Trust?
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Jul
Jul
For many homeowners, their house is much more than a place to live. It often represents years of hard work, financial security, and the legacy they hope to leave their family. As they begin thinking about estate planning, many ask whether there’s a way to protect their privacy while making it easier for loved ones […]
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Jul
Jul
Don’t Let a New Beginning Create New Legal Problems Getting remarried marks an exciting new chapter in life. Whether you’ve found love again after a divorce or the loss of a spouse, you’re building a future with someone you care about. However, while you’re planning a wedding, combining households, and creating new traditions, it’s easy […]
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Jul
Jul
Should You Use Your Home as Collateral for Your Child’s Loan? What Every Parent Should Know There are few words a parent finds harder to hear than these: “Mom… Dad… I need your help.” Perhaps your son started a business that hasn’t succeeded as quickly as he hoped. Maybe your daughter has fallen behind after […]
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Jun
Jun
Seven Questions to Audit Your Family’s Estate Planning Future Think back to your life seven years ago. Your family may have grown, your finances may have changed, and your priorities probably look different than they did then. Perhaps you’ve welcomed grandchildren, changed jobs, purchased property, opened new financial accounts, or even moved to another state. […]
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Jun
Jun
What Seniors Need to Know About Estate Planning Scams Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and preserve the assets you have worked hard to accumulate. A well-crafted estate plan can provide clear instructions, minimize confusion, and help ensure that your wishes are […]
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Jun
Jun
How Schoolteacher Benefits Fit Into the Bigger Picture Teachers spend their careers helping others prepare for the future. Every lesson plan, classroom discussion, and student success story reflects a commitment to planning ahead and creating opportunities for the next generation. Yet many educators put off one important planning task in their own lives: creating or […]
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Jun
Jun
How You Are Protected While Administering an Estate: Know Your Executor Rights Serving as the executor of someone’s estate represents a significant responsibility. When someone chooses you for this role, they trust you to carry out their final wishes, manage important details, and help guide their estate through the legal process. However, many executors quickly […]
Assets, Estate Planning, Joint Trusts
What are Pot Trusts? (Here’s a hint: drugs and house plants are not involved!)
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May
May
Pot Trusts Explained Estate planning rarely follows a one-size-fits-all approach. Every family has different financial goals, family dynamics, concerns, and priorities. Some parents want equal distributions among children. Others recognize that life circumstances rarely remain perfectly equal over time. A pot trust offers one possible solution for families seeking flexibility rather than rigid distribution structures. […]
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May
May
Pursuing a New Home Purchase? Your Estate Plan Needs Attention Too Buying a home marks one of the biggest financial milestones most families will ever experience. Whether you just purchased your first starter home or upgraded to a larger property for your growing family, your new real estate investment deserves protection. Many buyers spend weeks […]