When something grave happens to you – an incapacitating illness or injury, perhaps even death – you’ll want your estate managed adequately so you don’t leave your family and relatives financially in the dark. A trust may be able to ensure your loved ones benefit from...
Helping You Through Times of Change
Month: May 2023
How does the court choose an estate administrator?
When someone dies, it is up to their surviving family members to manage their estate correctly. A simple process exists to distribute the deceased's assets but could enter probate based on the circumstances. After starting the probate case, the court could appoint an...
Why is end-of-life planning important?
In estate planning, it is common to write down your wishes for your final days, including medical care, funeral and burial arrangements. This tool is called an end-of-life plan. While creating this plan might seem dramatic at first, especially if you start young and...
Where do a limited conservator’s powers end?
Your voice matters in each of the life decisions you make. But a limited conservatorship in the state of California allows a judge to determine if someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities, called a “conservatee,” can make their own decisions. The judge...