Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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Parents of blended families may consider creating a QTIP trust
Many families today include children from more than one marriage. Unfortunately, very few parents of blended families ...

Date: 01/24/2019 Category: Estate Planning
What is the purpose of probate in California?
There are certain words in the English language that inspire confusion in those who hear them. One of those words is probate. ... Estate Administration

Date: 01/14/2019 Category: Probate
Giving to charities through estate planning
At the end of a calendar year, a Torrance resident may take stock in where they have spent their money and what they need to ... Estate Planning

Date: 12/31/2018 Category: Estate Planning
How to select a durable financial power of attorney agent
Setting up a durable financial power of attorney is a good way to eliminate concerns about how your assets will be managed if ...

Date: 12/22/2018 Category: Estate Planning
What are the advantages of having a revocable living trust?
Most California residents believe that their estate planning is finished once they execute a will. While a will is an ... Living Trusts

Date: 12/19/2018 Category: Estate Planning
How to plan your estate if you have a child with special needs
If the worst should happen to you, do you know that your child with special needs will be protected for years to come? It is ...

Date: 12/16/2018 Category: Estate Planning
The difficult topic of writing an heir out of a will
There are a number of planning issues that California residents can run into when they are preparing their wills. On one ... Estate Planning

Date: 12/04/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Federal rules ease up on estate, gift tax
California has no inheritance, estate or gift tax. In an effort to clarify and ease the federal rules regarding gift and ...

Date: 11/25/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Changes to estate plans may be necessary after divorces
The start of a new marriage is rarely the time for a young couple to take stock in their future and plan for the time when ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/20/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Avoid conflicts in the administration of an estate
Discover how to avoid conflicts in estate administration, from personal property disputes to unclear bequests, with proper planning and clear communication.

Date: 11/05/2018 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Is a Transfer on Death Deed right for you?
For many people, their house is their largest asset. In 2016, California joined a myriad of other states in offering a ...

Date: 11/01/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Do not fall victim to common estate planning errors
Our readers know that any person can benefit from having a plan for their end-of-life estate in place. A person's estate ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/22/2018 Category: Estate Planning

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