When creating an estate plan, there will come a point when you need to think long and hard about whom you name as the executor. While you may have many options, you need to make a final decision at some point. The first thing you should do is consider the many steps that the executor […]

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When you begin considering making a will, you may consider a number of different ways to go about it. Some people choose to simply make wills on their own, many of which meet the requirements needed to hold up in court. However, involving an attorney has a number of benefits you may have yet to […]

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A loved one named you as the agent (also known as an attorney-in-fact) for his or her power of attorney (POA). Now the time has come for you to act on your designated responsibilities. When the person is no longer able to take care of his or her affairs, this role is crucial. That’s why […]

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Recently, we discussed no contest clauses in wills. We noted that when people are found to have a legitimate reason to believe that all or part of a will should be contested, they can challenge it without fear of losing whatever inheritance they were given. If you want to help ensure that your family and […]

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Your great aunt died, and you learn that because you were always her favorite, she left you her home. That may sound like an unexpected bit of good fortune amid the grief of losing a loved one. However, home ownership isn’t all it’s cracked up to be — particularly if the house is old, in […]

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Being the executor of a loved one’s estate is no easy task and it’s a very big responsibility. These responsibilities could feel overwhelming to the average California resident, especially if you’ve never served as an executor before. Consider the following if you’ve been tasked with being the administrator or executor for a deceased loved one’s […]

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