There is nothing more exciting than bringing a child into the world for the first time. While your life is sure to change in many ways, there's nothing you can't handle with proper preparation.Estate planning may not be the first thing you think about after having a...
Estate Planning
What to do if your parents don’t have an estate plan
As your parents age, you'll have a lot of worries running through your mind. For example, it's common to have concerns about their estate plan.If you come to find that your parents don't have an estate plan, it's important to discuss your concerns with them. When...
Anyone can believe one of these estate planning myths
When it comes to estate planning, there's so much gray area that it's easy to confuse fact and fiction. Unfortunately, if you believe a simple myth to be true, it can harm your ability to create a comprehensive, legally binding estate plan to protect you and your...
What should you look for when comparing nursing homes?
There may come a point when you're seeking a nursing home facility for yourself or a loved one, such as an aging parent. With the right long-term care plan in place, you'll find it easier to not only make a final decision but to also pay for the required service.With...
Long-term care planning: Focus on these details
Creating an estate plan can be confusing, challenging and rewarding all at the same time. This is particularly true when you take into consideration long-term care planning, as it brings you face-to-face with the possibility that you may require regular health care...
Is it time to review your estate plan?
Once you create an estate plan, you'll feel much better about the state of your affairs. However, don't assume that you're set for the rest of your life.There are times when it's critical to review your estate plan, as you may need to make some adjustments to ensure...
Estate planning fears are very real
The simple thought of estate planning has the potential to raise your blood pressure and make you sweat. And if you're actually in the process of making estate planning decisions, there's a good chance you'll feel even more anxious.Estate planning fears are very real,...
3 estate planning details to discuss with your elderly parents
As your parents age, it's natural to have concerns about their estate plan. Even if they have a plan in place, it never hurts to discuss it with them to ensure that they haven't overlooked anything of importance.Here are three estate planning details to discuss with...
What to do if you’re concerned about too big of an inheritance
For many Californians, estate planning is about setting their loved one's up for as much financial stability as possible. In many cases, this means splitting an estate amongst children or leaving everything to a surviving spouse. While many individuals wish they had...
Helping Californians achieve their estate planning goals
With the ringing in of a New Year, people often reflect on the events that have personally affected them over the last year. Some of these events may be joyous, such as the birth of a grandchild or marriage, but others may be heartbreaking, such as the passing of a...