When a loved one or a family member passes away there can be a swirl of activity concerning their trust, will or status of their estate. The process can be seemingly cut and dried if the person left a valid will, trust doctrine or estate plan. However, even with these...
Because the probate process can be costly and time consuming, most families generally wish to avoid the process. Because of this, it is helpful to be familiar with some methods available that may help families avoid probate. The overall estate planning and probate...
Because many people do not want to think about the prospect of their or their loved one’s death, they avoid thinking about estate planning. However, this leads to many misconceptions about the topic. Planning your or your loved one’s estate is crucial to ensuring that...
The probate process can be costly and time consuming. As a result, family members and estate planners may want to be familiar with potential methods to avoid probate. To begin with, it is helpful in the first place to be knowledgeable about what to watch for and...
Financial exploitation of elder people in California and across the nation is a serious issue. Financial elder abuse is especially a concern for older individuals who suffer from cognitive impairments, which is why elder Americans and their family members should be...