Not long ago this Sacramento-based estate planning legal blog discussed the somewhat difficult topic of disinheritance. Through an estate plan a person may explicitly choose to exclude a relation who otherwise may have had a clear right to receive from the...
Month: December 2017
Undue influence and manipulation in the drafting of a will
A will should reflect the wishes of the California resident executing it, and should effectuate their desires in terms of the distribution of their assets upon their death. In fact, if a will is suspected to have been executed by someone who did not understand the...
Now is the time to reevaluate your estate plan
As 2017 draws to its end and 2018 shines on the horizon, Californians may be starting to consider what resolutions they would like to work toward in the New Year. While some may desire to improve their health or get ahead at work, others may make plans to simplify...
What is a special needs trust?
It is an unfortunate fact that some individuals struggle to care for themselves and to hold down jobs that provide them with necessary income. Often individuals in these difficult scenarios suffer from disabilities and are eligible to pursue financial support from the...