Last week on the blog we discussed the tragic passing of Anthony Bourdain and some of the more particular issues he addressed through his will. It highlights an important concept: estate plans can be custom-tailored to meet an individual's desires. This means that if...
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Anthony Bourdain’s estate plan addressed flyer rewards
Many people were shocked to hear the news that celebrity travel guru and chef Anthony Bourdain passed away recently. The man, who was open and honest about having to live paycheck-to-paycheck well into his 40s, became famous by exposing the secrets of the kitchen and...
The two types of conservatorships
Previously on this blog we discussed the role of a conservator in California and how he or she can play an important role in estate planning matters. As a quick recap, a conservator is an individual who is appointed by the court to care for an individual's daily care...
Health care directives as a part of estate planning
When most Californians think about estate planning, they think about how money is going to be passed down to their family and friends upon their death. While this is true to a certain extent, estate planning has a much broader reach. For example, estate planning can...
Stan Lee’s health may be affecting his estate plan
Estate planning and the various issues that can arise from it can affect people of all walks of life. Although many in California may think that estate planning is mainly meant for the rich, this simply isn't the case. It can be beneficial, however, to look at how...
The interplay of estate planning and prenuptial agreements
Those in California who engage in estate planning usually do so for the sole purpose of ensuring that their hard-earned assets are protected and preserved for those who they identify as their heirs and beneficiaries. As we have discussed at length on this blog, there...
Sacramento attorney with decades of experience handling trusts
Recently on the blog we discussed the blind trust. This type of trust is just one of the many trust options available to those who engage in estate planning. Fully understanding the benefits of each type of trust is critical to allowing an individual to make fully...
The challenges associated with trust administration
When an individual in Sacramento passes away, the directions that he or she laid out in his or her estate plan kick into effect. Whether a will, trust or some combination of both is used in an estate plan, the administration of the estate and its trusts can be...
Estate planning and the blind trust
We've spent a considerable amount of time on this blog discussing the various trust options available to Californians. Deciding on trust options that are right for you can be critical to the success of your estate plan, including the financial well-being of...
Steps to take to ensure an estate plan is effective
No one likes to think about their inevitable mortality. Therefore, it can take a lot of will power and bravery to create an estate plan. Those in California who are able to successfully create a plan may feel like they have achieved something major, which they...