New Year’s Resolution: Make or Update Your Estate Plan
It’s the New Year and everyone has begun to make New Year’s resolutions. The origin of making New Year’s resolutions rests with the Babylonians, which…
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Is a Handwritten Will Valid in California?
A handwritten will is also known as a “holographic” will in California. Under California Probate Code Section 6111, holographic wills are considered valid even if…
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Pitfalls of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Estate Planning
In an age where almost anything can be accomplished online, “do it yourself” estate planning websites have recently increased in popularity. Unfortunately, many people who…
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What Happens If You Die Without a Will?
This question is frequently asked of many estate planning professionals. However, this is not much of a surprise in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased…
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How to Choose the Right Guardian for Your Children In Case of Death
A parent’s first responsibility is to secure the health and wellness of their children. Still, many parents delay the decision to appoint a legal guardian…
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Digital Assets and Estate Planning
When people establish their estate plan, they often think about their physical assets. However, there’s no doubt we do more and more online each day….
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Estate Planning and Divorce
Divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotional situations an individual can go through. Unfortunately, divorce is common in the United States. In…
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A Guide to Estate Planning for Singles Versus Married Couples
Many people believe that estate planning is only for people who are married or have children. However, that is a harmful myth. Whether you have…
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Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Ways to Prepare
Nobody wants to think about becoming sick or passing away at a young age. However, accidents can happen to anyone at any time. Life can…
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6 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate planning can be one of the most daunting and unpleasant tasks for an individual. No one really likes to contemplate their death, so it…
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