A key lesson is that no one knows when they will pass away. Even someone as important and well-versed in the law as Abraham Lincoln was caught unprepared for his untimely demise, sadly leaving others to guess what his wishes would have been with respect to his property.
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Feb
Feb
The reasons a trust-maker creates a trust emerge as important. However, your intent or purpose for creating a trust imparts legal ramifications. Therefore, a trust-maker must express (in writing) their intent or purpose for creating the trust.
California Law, Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Trustee, Trusts, Uncategorized
More About a Common Trust
04
Feb
Feb
The trust created often leaves instructions to the trustee. In these, they note that older children earn an advancement from the common trust. They use this to pay for expenses such as buying a home or starting a business.
26
Nov
Nov
The court assigns assets, such as retirement accounts and insurance proceeds, to a designated beneficiary. So, in this role, they receive different treatment and more protection from creditors.
12
Nov
Nov
Since you spend your time rescuing other people, you may find it difficult to imagine a time when you might need help or rescue.
Assets, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Life Changes, Trusts, Uncategorized
Community Property or Separate Property
10
Sep
Sep
At the time of a death, the legal determinations ensure that the court distributes inheritances in an orderly fashion. Issues may arise during death or divorce depending on whether you live in a community property or separate property state. Based on differing expectations of all parties involved, disagreements may arise.
30
Jul
Jul
Depending on your parenting philosophy, decide you you want to treat your children or grandchildren. Treating loved ones equally means that they all receive the same amount.
Assets, California Law, Estate Planning, Heirs, Inheritance, Taxes, Trustee, Uncategorized
Wealth Transfer Checklist
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Jul
Jul
To help your loved ones avoid this troubling statistic, educate, and update your extended family about wealth transfer goals. Finally, it alerts them to the plan you created to achieve these goals.
12
Jun
Jun
Many estate planning attorneys struggle to formulate a concrete definition of the term. Nevertheless, most estate attorneys define elder law by the demographics they serve — the elderly and the disabled.
Assets, California Law, Estate Planning, Heirs, Inheritance, Trusts, Uncategorized
Disinherit Your Children?
30
Apr
Apr
Regardless of why a parent would disinherit a child, they should not disinherit as a tool to manipulate. Disinherited children may feel angry. This could lead to turmoil within the family.