College students are full of excitement about the future, and typically this does not include considering what future financial and legal needs they may have long-term. Young people are not likely to see the need to think about estate planning, but this could be a...
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Where should someone start with the estate planning process?
Certain life events may cause a California adult to start thinking about the future and the need to have certain protections and plans in place. Estate planning can be a daunting task, especially for someone who is young and healthy, but this process is beneficial for...
Estate planning is an important step for new parents
The birth of a child is an exciting time for a California family, and there are certain things the parents will want to do to protect their baby's future. One of these things is making sure they have both legal and financial protections in place in case of the...
Estate planning with charitable giving in mind
Planning for the future is an important step for every California adult. Estate planning is specific to the needs and objectives of the individual, which may include the desire to designate a portion of the estate for charitable giving. While drafting a will is a...
Estate planning complications common for older divorcees
Someone going through a divorce will have various financial matters to address. There will have to be adjustments to lifestyle, savings and spending, and in the midst of these changes, it can be easy to overlook important changes to long-term plans and estate planning...
Delays in estate planning can lead to future complications
One of the most common mistakes people make regarding their estate plans is failing to make them in the first place. A California adult may assume that he or she is healthy and young, therefore not needing any type of estate planning protection until years in the...
Thorough estate planning requires more than a will
It is not easy to make plans for the future, particularly when it involves thinking about what will happen to a person's estate after he or she passes away. For many in California, a basic will seems like it is sufficient, but in reality, a person may need more....
A trust could be a beneficial estate planning move
Planning for the future is not easy, especially when it comes to making legal and financial choices that will impact a person or his or her loved ones down the road. Estate planning is a smart way to maintain control over what happens to a person's property after his...
What should a person do with estate planning documents?
When a Californian makes the effort to plan for the future, he or she may think that once it's all drafted, that's all someone needs to do. It can be tempting to forget about estate planning documents until they're needed, but that's not always wise. In reality, these...
Estate planning is especially important for parents
When a California couple has kids, they may start making financial adjustments for the future needs of their children. For example, they may start a college savings fund or buy life insurance. Most parents understand the importance of thinking ahead, but many of...