Technology and the Internet have made many things in life easier, more convenient and efficient. However, they have also made estate planning more difficult in a number of ways. More and more California residents have found that they must consider the disposition of digital assets when engaging in the estate planning process. Before the Internet, it was significantly […]

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There is always a certain amount of uncertainty when it comes to the future. No one can plan for every possible situation. However, one can do something to make sure that loved ones are taken care of in the case of something unexpected happening. Therefore, it is important for California residents to not procrastinate when it […]

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Planning an estate is something that one should not procrastinate in completing. However, there are several common reasons why people tend to avoid estate planning in California. Some of these reasons are psychological while others are based upon a lack of knowledge concerning the appropriate steps. One of the most common reasons for procrastinating in […]

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Many Americans, including here in California, do not have a will or a trust. This is typically because they simply have not found the time to make one. Wills and trusts are a crucial part of estate planning. Without one in place before you die, surviving family members may have to confront some thorny problems in order to arrange […]

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There are many different things which must be considered when dealing with planning an estate. Due to the many things that must be included, many people in California often forget to consider digital assets when estate planning. Facebook has recently attempted to help address this problem by making key changes to the social media site’s account policies. Previously, Facebook was […]

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Research suggests that many Americans have taken the steps necessary to ensure that their estate planning needs are adequately met. In fact, one study asserts that as many as 71percent of individuals have not addressed the creation of wills or trusts. Many in California and elsewhere hold false assumptions concerning how their assets would be handled upon […]

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The President of the United States recently revealed a new tax legislative proposal which could have significant implications for those concerned with planning their estates. The plan would revamp the Tax Code in a way that could increase tax liabilities for some beneficiaries in California and other states. This has caused many people to reexamine […]

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California natives may not know that filing a living will can protect their medical rights in the event that they require artificial life support to live. A living will, or advance directive, outlines an individual’s life support wishes, such as whether they want to be resuscitated or whether they would like life support to continue to […]

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Over the years, California residents may need to revise financial decisions they made earlier in life. This might be true for estate plans as well; what sufficed at one time of life may be inappropriate in another. Many estate planners recommend changing wills, trusts, beneficiaries, durable power of attorney and health care proxies as an […]

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As many California residents may know, having an estate plan provides some certainty that an estate may be divided according to a benefactor’s wishes when death occurs. Taking control over one’s estate also allows an individual to make sure family members inherit according to their needs. When setting up an estate plan, keeping in mind […]

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