To answer the question posed in the title of this post, readers of this California estate planning blog must understand the different roles that individuals may play in the administration of the trust. The following paragraphs will discuss three main roles a person...
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Estate planning can protect your assets after your death
Californians make plans about practically everything. They may plan their weeks to accommodate their work, family and social commitments. They may make plans for their meals so that they know they will be able to feed their families even when they are incredibly busy....
What is the purpose of a charitable trust?
This Sacramento estate planning legal blog has provided a number of posts on the various kinds of trusts that Californians may wish to create as they consider how their wealth and assets should be distributed upon their deaths. While many estate planners wish to leave...
How a living will can help your family
The last thing on anyone's mind as they go through their day to day activities is their own death. But as we know from the wise words of one of our founding fathers Benjamin Franklin, there are but two certainties in life, death and taxes, and it is important to...
Understand the importance of an executor
The last thing any of us want to think about is our death. But as we know, death is inevitable, and we never truly know when our time is up. Even those who are healthy and take all the necessary precautions to assure a healthy lifestyle could be stricken with a sudden...
Even someone with a trust probably needs a will
Many people in the Sacramento area and other parts of California may already have a trust set up for the maintenance and distribution of their property both during their lives and following their deaths. These trusts, called inter vivos trusts, are popular among...
What is a holographic will?
Although it may sound like an item out of a science fiction book or movie, holographic wills are a real thing, and they are valid in some states throughout the U.S., including the state of California. Ironically, holographic wills are the opposite of anything...
Estate planning is important even if you do not have children
While most Americans are graced with families and friends, there are still some out there who, for whatever reason, do not have a large number of people at their side toward the end of their life. Maybe they had a small family to begin with and they just outlived...
Important points about a revocable trust
Having a well-organized estate plan is one of the most important decisions that a Sacramento resident can make for the good of his or her family. While this is generally understood, many people are lacking the in-depth information to make the best decisions to suit...
Important estate planning considerations for same-sex couples
California has long been one of the more progressive states when it comes to marriage equality. The increased acceptance of same-sex unions has allowed many couples to prepare for the future with their estate plan. However, that does not alter the reality that there...