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: Estate Planning
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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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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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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 […]
Assets, Estate Administration, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning
Family Estates: Even if Your Family Doesn’t Fight
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Apr
Apr
In many families, everyone gets along, happily gathering for the holidays, sharing laughs, telling stories, and enjoying each other’s company. Then, the matriarch or patriarch dies. Suddenly, years of pent-up resentment and hurt feelings surface. Then, the once-happy family faces litigation over the head of the family’s money and property. Here, we discuss family estates. […]
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Mar
Mar
Planning for the future complicates life. This is especially true if you want to make sure that a loved one continues living comfortably after you die. Two common tools for accomplishing this are life estates and right of occupancy trusts. A life estate grants someone the legal right to live in a home for the rest of their […]
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Feb
Feb
When it comes to estate planning, many people focus solely on what happens to their assets after they pass away. However, a crucial aspect often overlooked is incapacity planning. At Skvarna Law Firm, we understand the importance of comprehensive estate plans that address both death and incapacity. In this article, we’ll explore why incapacity planning […]