Nowadays, blended families are the norm. Divorce rates for people over 50 have slowly been increasing in the last two decades, and second marriages are much more common after divorce or the death of a spouse. However, even as more California families become blended families, many estate planning laws do not recognize the rights of […]

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An estate plan allows individuals to make their wishes clear and provide for their family when they are gone. However, a lot of financial planning goes into this process to ensure one’s family members will be protected and provided for after their passing. This is essential because, unfortunately, financial responsibilities do not disappear – even […]

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Many articles explaining the probate process, and even this blog, often state just how important it is for personal representatives and surviving family members to create an inventory of their loved one’s property. It is not only necessary for the probate process, but it can also make it much easier for you and your family […]

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As loved ones age, families can run into many tough decisions about how to care for them. These decisions become even harder if loved ones start losing mental capacity. So, what can families do if they believe their loved one is mentally incapacitated? First, how can you tell a loved one is incapacitated? It is […]

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