Deployment on the Horizon? What You Need to Do to Get Your Affairs in Order In recent posts, we’ve discussed how estate planning can support families during life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or divorce. This week, we focus on military personnel. Specifically, we cover which legal and planning steps to take before a deployment, […]
Category Archives: Assets
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Jun
Jun
Estate Planning Strategies to Protect Your Spouse In recent posts, we’ve discussed topics such as divorce and estate planning as well as disinheriting a spouse. This week, let’s focus on what you can do to protect your spouse in estate planning. Marriage legally positions you to provide long-term financial security for your spouse through legal […]
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Jun
Jun
The death of a loved one leaves behind more than grief—it leaves traces of their presence in the quiet corners of our lives. A jacket still holds their cologne. A favorite chair reminds us of where they once sat. The sound of a song, the smell of a flower, or even the sight of their […]
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Jun
Jun
5 Reasons a Family Member May Not Be the Best Trustee Choice Establishing a trust is one of the most important decisions you can make to protect your assets and provide long-term security for the people you care about. But no matter how carefully the trust is drafted, its success largely depends on one critical […]
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May
May
No one likes the idea of the government stepping in to manage private affairs—especially when it comes to money and property. But without an estate plan, that’s exactly what can happen. If you pass away without the proper legal documents in place, your hard-earned assets could end up in state control through a process called […]
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May
May
How Estate Planning Can Support a Loved One’s Education One of the most powerful legacies you can leave is the opportunity for a loved one to pursue their education without the burden of overwhelming debt. Through thoughtful estate planning, you can contribute to a child or grandchild’s academic goals in a way that aligns with […]
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May
May
An Outdated Law That Still Disrupts Estate Planning Some laws seem so outdated they feel like trivia—such as the ban on tying a giraffe to a telephone pole or wearing a fake mustache in church. But not all outdated laws are harmless or forgotten. Dower rights, which date back to English common law, still actively […]
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Apr
Apr
Is It Time for an Annual Estate Planning Retreat? In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to focus on long-term goals can feel nearly impossible. At Skvarna Law, we often see how easy it is to get caught up in day-to-day responsibilities while important priorities, like estate planning, get pushed aside. One way to stay on track […]
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Apr
Apr
Four Ways to Prevent a Will or Trust Contest When families dispute a will or trust, emotions run high, relationships suffer, and financial legacies shrink. These legal battles often delay administration, waste resources, and overshadow your final wishes. Fortunately, thoughtful estate planning prevents many of these conflicts. In this blog, we discuss how to make […]
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Apr
Apr
Estate planning doesn’t just reflect what you have today—it anticipates what tomorrow might bring. For many in Glendora and Upland, this means preparing for the unexpected: incapacity, sudden illness, or death. For parents and parents-to-be, the question of whether to include future children in an estate plan often surfaces. Does planning for a child who […]