A lot of estate planning is focused on the distribution of wealth upon an individual's passing. While this is certainly an important aspect of the estate planning process, it is only a portion of what should be a comprehensive estate planning approach.Another critical...
Month: November 2019
Things to consider even after an estate plan is created
To some, creating an estate plan seems like a monumental task. Even after they get over the fact of having to consider their own mortality, many Californians struggle to decide how to distribute their assets.While a competent estate planning attorney can help these...
Effective trusts require a keen legal eye
Recently on the blog we discussed spendthrift trusts and how they can fit into your estate plan. This type of trust isn't right for everyone, though.Yet, those seeking to create an estate plan shouldn't write off trusts altogether just because a spendthrift trust...
Digital wills may cause estate planning headaches
It seems like nearly every aspect of our lives is becoming digitized. Estate planning may be no different. In fact, some states are even making it legal to create electronic wills. Although it may sound like this process is convenient, it can actually present...