Economic times have been hard in California. So, it would stand to reason, if there is a way to save a buck (or two) by doing something yourself, it would be a good idea. Right? The advent of online resources and do it yourself legal forms for many counties has made many legal processes to […]

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If you don’t have an estate plan, you aren’t alone. Many Californians die before drafting wills, creating confusion among heirs and leaving asset distribution to probate judges. Even individuals who have estate plans can wreak havoc among beneficiaries, if the plans are not updated regularly. Wills and trusts preserve assets and shield them from over taxation. […]

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One of the most challenging factors in estate planning can be preserving your assets for heirs and beneficiaries. When wills and trusts are not set up properly, monitored and changed appropriately, assets that were meant for loved ones can turn into unintentional government tax revenue. Estate planners have been urging clients with sizeable assets to pay special […]

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The brothers, sisters and father of legendary pop singer Michael Jackson were not named as heirs of their late brother’s estate and now the siblings have publicly, but not legally, challenged the validity of Jackson’s will. Many legal experts say the famous siblings’ argument would be futile in probate court. Jackson’s brother, Randy, has been the most […]

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The management of a California family’s $11 million trust fund is under careful watch by federal law enforcement officials and family members. A probate judge in Los Angeles County recently approved a $50,000 compensation payment to one of the estate trustees, who is under FBI scrutiny. The trustee handles the multimillion dollar trust for an […]

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