Supporting a special needs child or grandchild can be expensive. While you are working or have a stream of income, you can allocate money as you see fit.
Category Archives: Inheritance
Assets, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Trusts, Uncategorized
Beneficiary Protection in Uncertain Times
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Mar
Mar
Part 1 in a 2-Part Series Children bless us. From the day you or your wife gives birth, you start planning for your children’s future. You wonder about their interests, occupation and future spouse. These issues concern families most of the time. What’s more, they emerge as even more important in uncertainty, such as with […]
California Law, Elder Law, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Probate
Probate Pros & Cons: Part 3
28
Feb
Feb
Part 3 of a 3-Part Series Last week, in part two of our three-part post about probate-proof estates, we covered one option for avoiding probate with a strategy we called the “Piecemeal Approach.” Click here to read that post. And to catch up by reading part one, which introduced the concept of how to avoid […]
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Feb
Feb
Part 2 of a 3-Part Series Last week, we began a three-part series about probate-proof estates. In part one, we covered reasons you should try to avoid probate. This week, we continue our series by focusing on a strategy we called the “Piecemeal Approach.” Finally, next week, we will conclude the series by delving further […]
Adoption Law, Estates, Inheritance, Life Changes, Uncategorized
National Adoption Month: Adoption Law
26
Nov
Nov
If your adoption is not yet final, but you love the child you intend to adopt and want to provide for him or her, you need to specifically name the child in your estate planning documents.
Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
My Loved One Has Died – What Do I Do Now?
26
Oct
Oct
It is important to contact an experienced probate and trust administration attorney to help you with the process, as well as any other legal matters that may arise during this difficult and emotional time.
California Law, Elder Law, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Estates, Glendora, Guardianship, Inheritance
More Estate Planning Tips: Part 2
11
Oct
Oct
Make sure that your family members have proper medical powers of attorney and advance directives in place. These documents contain their wishes about how they would like their medical care to be handled if they are not able to make decisions for themselves.
Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Trusts, Uncategorized, Wills
Estate Planning Awareness Week
04
Oct
Oct
If you are planning to speak to your parents about the need for an estate plan, it is important to try to include any siblings in the discussion to avoid giving the impression that you are trying to influence or control your parents’ choices.
20
Sep
Sep
Last week, we began a two-part series about designating beneficiaries for your life insurance policy. Click here to read that post. Here is part 2. Protection against your creditors.
Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Life Changes
Include College Kids Estate Planning Preparation
06
Sep
Sep
College Estate Planning Prep You may have been running around for weeks, getting your new college student off to school. It’s exhilarating, and your heart likely is bursting at the seams. You’re probably prouder than words can express, but you’re also a little afraid, too. How can you make sure your kid is going to […]