On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Oct 7, 2019 | estate planning
While a great deal of estate planning touches on tying up loose ends after a person dies in California, there are aspects pertaining to when an individual is still alive. For that reason, choosing a medical power of attorney is essential to a proper estate plan. WebMD...
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Sep 9, 2019 | estate planning
If you are working on estate planning in California, you have probably considered the fate of any of your pets, should you pass before them. One way that people can ensure that their animals continue to have good lives is through drafting what is known as a pet trust....
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Aug 19, 2019 | estate planning
If a trust is irrevocable, no one can change it. Right? But what if the terms of the trust are obsolete now, and the trust does not serve the purpose the grantor originally intended? Modifying a trust is not impossible, but it does require the consent of all the...
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Aug 14, 2019 | estate planning
A will or trust is an important way for you to protect your assets once you have passed and to ensure that they go to the people you wish to pass them on to. Unfortunately, we have seen that many people in California will sometimes seek to question the legitimacy of a...
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Jul 26, 2019 | estate planning
Whether you are coming to your later years in life or you are just seeking to look out for your loved ones in case something unexpected happens, a will or trust is a way that many people in California are able to ensure that their postmortem wishes are enacted with...
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Jul 2, 2019 | estate planning
Estate planning in California requires the person to think about all their property and assets before they die. The person carefully chooses who they wish to inherit a certain property whether a home or prized piece of jewelry. After they die, the heir may have to pay...
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Jun 26, 2019 | estate planning
As you start to craft your estate plan in California, you should anticipate potential arguments from your beneficiaries. No matter how well your loved ones get along, there is nothing like the contents of a will to bring out the worst in people. AARP has anticipated a...
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | May 2, 2019 | estate planning
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...
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Feb 7, 2019 | estate planning
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....
On behalf of Cohen Law Office, P.C. | Jan 24, 2019 | estate planning
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,...
