Get an Attorney’s Perspective of California Estate Plans
Your final wishes can come into conflict with a variety of state and federal laws. In our blog, we explore how current U.S. laws affect the amount of your assets that can be passed on to beneficiaries, and examine how California legislation affects Medi-Cal eligibility, probate, taxation, and other financial considerations.
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New Law Makes Big Changes to Retirement Plans The SECURE ACT changes the law surrounding retirement plans in several ways that requires reevaluation of estate plans. -
It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week Woodland Hills estate planning & elder law attorney Richard Seff explains common misconceptions people have about elder law planning. -
How the Right Medi-Cal Planning Can Save Money and Stress Woodland Hills elder law attorney Richard Seff explains how the right Medi-Cal planning can save money and stress. -
Learn the Legal and Financial Clues of Diminished Capacity Woodland Hills and Beverly Hills estate planning & elder law attorney Richard Seff discusses early warning signs that shows signs of Alzheimer's or dementia. -
The Truth About Asset Protection and Estate Planning A foundational estate plan is not enough to protect against lawsuits and creditors. By the time you have a problem, it may be too late to protect your assets. -
The SECURE Act Brings Huge Changes to IRA Planning Estate planning attorney Richard Seff of Woodland Hills and Beverly Hills examines the effects of the pending SECURE Act on IRA planning. -
Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Special Needs Child Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs. Proper planning is key. -
Estate Planning For Children Who Have Special Needs Estate planning for families who have children with special needs must plan for when they become adults. -
Beware: Your Estate May Contain an Unnecessary Bypass Trust A once-popular estate planning tool may now cost families more in taxes than it saves. You should reconsider its necessity. -
A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Great Stress There is a lot of information that your heirs should know that doesn't fit into a trust or will. The solution is a letter of instruction.