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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ESTATE PLANNING CAN AVERT FAMILY WARFARE, IF IT'S DONE RIGHT Many people don't realize that if no estate plan is in place, or if the terms are not explicitly laid out and regularly updated, there can be chaos... -
Leave a Letter of Instruction to Your Heirs Gathering the details about your personal finances now can spare your family a lot of aggravation later. -
Your Child Turns 18, Now What? Taking estate planning measures when your first child turns 18 is highly recommended for all parents. -
We're Now Accepting Referrals for Life Care Planning Do you need a Life Care Plan? If any of the following statements describe your situation with a spouse or parent, a Life Care Plan can help you breathe easier. -
Mom is Having Memory Problems - Worried Family Every week we talk with family members who are worried about their elderly parents facing a long-term illness or disability. -
How to Avoid the Most Common Estate Planning Disasters A huge transfer of wealth is currently under way as aging baby boomers pass their assets to the next generation. Yet we still see many who make common mistakes -
The Most Important Conversations We Aren't Having What is advance care planning? Why is it important? Why do so many people resist it? Our Life Care Planning Law Firm is there to help when it's time to have... -
The Most Important Conversations We Aren't Having What is advance care planning? Why is it important? Why do so many people resist it? Our Life Care Planning Law Firm is there to help when it's time to have... -
Beneficiary Designations - What You Need to Know When is the last time you updated your beneficiary designations? It's truly amazing the amount of people who have prior spouses or deceased relatives still ... -
What to Expect from a Life Care Planning Law Firm If you call a Life Care Planning Law Firm to schedule an appointment, what happens next? -
WE'RE ADDING A NEW SERVICE: LIFE CARE PLANNING Life Care Planning is a holistic, elder-centered approach to the practice of law that helps families respond to every challenge caused by chronic illness or...