You and your spouse have been working to put together a parenting plan that takes your child’s best interests into account. Unfortunately, there are some stumbling blocks and you’ve been unable to come up with a final solution. At this point, you think that a good...
Just as marriage will change your approach to estate planning, the same holds true of divorce. If you find yourself heading down this path, it’s critical that you review your estate plan and alter it accordingly. While this means something different to everyone, here...
An advance health care directive is one of the most important documents that any Californian of any age can have in their estate plan. However, it’s also one of the most emotionally challenging for many people to draw up. That’s because it addresses your wishes for a...
Conflict, arguments and differences of opinion are a basic part of being in a family. Siblings often playfully fight with one another and sometimes have deep-seated resentment toward each other because of things that happened decades ago. If you know that your...
Technically, everyone should have some sort of estate plan. It doesn’t matter how old you are, whether you’re married, or even if you have children. You’re simply better off with a plan in place. Realistically, though, most people put off this type of planning and do...
It is basic human nature to want to delay handling difficult and unpleasant tasks. Estate planning means thinking about what happens after you die, which is far from an enjoyable pastime. However, when you don't sit down to handle estate planning decisions, you leave...
You and your spouse decided to buy a home because you found out that you were expecting. Now, with your new bundle of joy in your arms, you’re sitting in your home and realizing how you need to take steps to protect everything you have. This is a good time to talk...
The next time you’re with a group of friends or co-workers, take a moment and ask how many of them know they’ll need an estate plan eventually. Odds are that most of them will raise their hands, understanding that they’ll eventually have to pass their assets on. Then...
Some couples own a company together, but only one of them plays a role in the business. When a stay-at-home spouse doesn’t know what’s going on with the business, they might face some challenges during the divorce process. One of the points that must be decided during...
If you are like many people, your life has probably changed a lot since you wrote your will. To make sure your estate plan still reflects your wishes, you may need to review your plan. Has your financial situation changed? Significant changes in your finances will...