Asking a court to appoint a conservator for your aging parent or relative may not be an easy one since a conservator will assume a lot of responsibility over your loved one. Still, sometimes it is necessary. In fact, some families have an urgent need for a conservator...
If you are making your estate plans, you want the executor of your estate to be the best person possible to handle the job. Whoever you appoint will have the responsibility to your heirs to make sure they receive their inheritance. In the event your executor...
If you are beginning to think about your estate planning goals, you may be weighing the benefits of having a will, a trust or both. There are similarities and differences to consider and the decision you make could depend on how much control you want over your...
Getting married for the second, or even subsequent, time is no longer an unusual thing. Many people successfully find happiness in a new marriage after a previous divorce or loss of a spouse due to death. While a blended family may bring great joy to a person's life...
Under California law, there is now a simple procedure beneficiaries can use to settle estates with assets that do not exceed a certain level. The new law helps these small estates avoid probate and simplifies the task of transferring assets. Probate explained...
Whenever a family member contests, or tries to argue against, certain parts of a will, probate becomes more complicated. If the writer of the will was unduly influenced or distressed during the process, it may mean the beneficiaries have a reason to interrupt probate....
As a California resident crafting your estate plan, you need to select an executor. This is often a source of contention and mental debate for many. After all, your executor will carry out your estate after you pass. This makes them an incredibly crucial figure....
If you are setting up a trust for your children or grandchildren, it is natural to want somebody that will be entirely loyal to your family to serve as trustee. Choosing a trustee, however, is more than just looking for a loyal person. You also want someone with the...
There are a number of different concerns that people have when it comes to estate planning matters. Many people are worried about how their loved ones will react to key decisions such as the way in which they divide assets among beneficiaries. However, some people...
You may have a loved one with mental and physical abilities severely diminished due to an accident, aging or sickness of the body or mind. As a result, your loved one may no longer be able to take sufficient care of himself or herself. We understand that, as a caring...
