San Mateo California Estate Planning Law Blog
How can a living trust protect your children?
Residents of all ages in California can benefit from an estate plan, but the process may be more complicated than you realize. There are many choices and different routes you can take to protect your estate and make sure it gets to the appropriate heirs at the desired...
read moreHow can I prevent issues with my estate?
When creating your estate plan, it’s important to take the proper precautions to avoid common errors. Even seemingly small mistakes can result in your estate ending up in probate court, which costs money and time. To avoid possible disputes, Forbes offers the...
read moreCan social media affect my divorce?
Social media is great for staying connected to the important people in your life. When it comes to divorce, however, posting on social media can actually be detrimental in more ways than one. To ensure you remain on the right path, Prevention offers the following...
read moreHow should you introduce your kids to a new partner post-divorce?
When you and your spouse officially part ways in California, it is only natural for you to seek companionship, solace and a sexual relationship after the breakup. While you have every right to explore new connections, you need to bear in mind that your children may...
read moreWhat happens when someone dies without a will in California?
It is vital for all people to have a will and other estate planning documents in place prior to passing away. Unfortunately, there is a litany of reasons why people forego this documentation. Even celebrities, such as Prince, Amy Winehouse and Aretha Franklin, all...
read moreMediating through complex divorce issues can be beneficial
Many people are aware that one way to resolve disputes is by going to court and pursuing litigation. What California residents may not know is that litigation is not the only way to get a determination of one's legal matters-mediation is also an option that is not...
read moreWhat trusts can I create?
One of the estate planning tools California residents can utilize to protect their assets and distribute to the heirs and beneficiaries of one's wishes is a trust. A trust creates a fiduciary relationship between the trustor and the trustee, giving the trustee the...
read moreAre you appointing your POA casually?
Planning for the future is for everyone. However, when California residents hear about celebrity estate plans gone wrong, they may dismiss the news, thinking it doesn't matter to them because they do not have as much wealth that needs to be planned for. Nonetheless,...
read moreEstate plans benefit from a professional’s help
When children are young, California residents take every step possible to ensure their safety, well-being and happiness, such as getting them the best possible education. However, as they grow older and parents continue to provide advice and act as a sounding board,...
read morePets no longer considered property in divorces in California
The New Year is bringing some good news to California pet owners going through a divorce by giving them a legal leg to stand on when disputing the pet's ownership in court. Previously, pets had been treated like property in divorce cases, similar to vehicles, and...
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