Estate Planning

When people think of a power of attorney, they often start by considering a medical power of attorney. This document legally gives someone else the ability to make healthcare decisions for you. If you become incapacitated, this is very helpful because they can work...

If you don’t want anyone to challenge your estate plan, you may consider using a no-contest clause. This clause states that a will contest is not allowed and that your beneficiaries are simply supposed to accept whatever you have decided. They may not agree with it,...

When creating an estate plan, one thing you may want to focus on is making advanced medical decisions. You know you could become incapacitated in the future, such as if you suffer from an unexpected heart attack. You can use your estate plan to make some medical...

Generally speaking, people who draft wills in California are going to type them on a computer and file the paperwork. California law does state that people need to be at least 18 years old to be eligible for this process, and they need to have the mental capacity to...

To begin with, there are many ways in which grandparents can be great guardians. They do love their children. They also raised those children’s parents, so they know what they’re doing. They want to have a close relationship, and they can provide stability and...

There are many times when you may want to update your estate plan. One of them is if you receive a serious diagnosis. For instance, maybe you’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer. You do feel optimistic about the options that your medical team has come up with, but...

Once a person makes an estate plan, they tend to assume that their assets will be passed down according to those wishes. They likely don’t expect that someone might decide to contest their will. However, this is a possibility. With this said, it’s important to note...

Estate planning is a great way of helping to ensure that your loved ones are provided for and your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. This includes those with special needs, whose care and financial security can be safeguarded through...

Take a minute to consider what you do online every day. How many accounts do you access that require a login? What do you store in the Cloud? Do your loved ones know how to access your digital footprint in these ways and what you’d like done on your behalf in the...

The decision to create a will is one that you should never take lightly. Done right, a will can clear any doubts regarding your wishes and ensure that your legacy and loved ones’ future are safeguarded. For your will to effectively reflect your wishes, however, it...