Newport Beach Estate Litigation Law Blog
Older Americans are increasingly targets of abuse
If we're lucky - we will all live to old age and have the financial security to afford a comfortable lifestyle. This is feat that many have worked hard to achieve, to be able to live out their golden years comfortably. However, elderly Americans are a growing target...
Avoiding probate can mean avoiding costly probate disputes
If you've ever heard the term, probate, you might be wondering what it means. Probate is a term given to describe the legal process of transferring a person's property upon death. As you can imagine, it's not possible to avoid all steps of probate, but it can be...
How does a transfer on death deed avoid probate?
When leaving one's assets to loved ones, the last thing they want to worry about is a delay in beneficiaries being able to access them. However, if an estate gets tangled up in probate, that is what is likely to happen. It may be months, or even years, before someone...
Elder abuse cases often get ignored by California law enforcement
Americans are living longer than they did decades ago. Unfortunately, people can become more vulnerable as they age, making them an easy target for abuse. One of the most common forms, especially in California, is financial abuse. However, law enforcement in some...
Protect loved ones from financial elder abuse with our help
What many California residents may not be aware of is that family members and caregivers are often the most common perpetrators of emotional and financial elder abuse. As upsetting as it is to hear, the very people who are entrusted to ensure their safety and security...
New law aims to prevent financial elder abuse
We often focus on the care and well being of an elderly loved one. As it has been mentioned previously on this blog, financial elder abuse often involves caregivers. That is, today, the very people who have been assigned to ensure their emotional, financial and...
A special needs trust can protect disabled children
As many California residents may be aware, a child with special needs can generate many expenses. While parents can meet those costs while they are alive, their main concern is most likely going to be regarding the special needs child's care after they pass away. At...
What are a conservator’s duties?
When an adult is unable to take care of him or herself, the court can appoint another person or organization to care for them. The conservatee, the person who cannot manage his or her health or finances, is then taken care of by the conservator. Depending on the needs...
Consider a trust for a loved one battling addiction
Opioid addiction has skyrocketed over the past 20 years and is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 50. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 42,000 people died from opioid abuse in 2016, which is five times greater than in 1999....
How to eliminate trustee and beneficiary communication issues
One of the largest issues that beneficiaries tend to have with a trustee is that the trustee may refuse to communicate with them. Many trustees abuse their position of power and think they aren’t required to relay crucial information to the beneficiaries about...
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