If you are helping aging parents while still supporting children or young adults, you are part of the sandwich generation. You may spend your time attending medical appointments with your parents, helping your children financially or balancing both responsibilities at...
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What is the purpose of a letter of instruction?
A will and a trust often serve as the foundation of an estate plan, but they do not always capture everything your family may need to know. Below are the ways that a certain document can help your loved ones understand your motives behind your decisions. Easing the...
When should you update your will?
When you have a valid will, you can pass peacefully knowing that your loved ones can inherit your property through the legal system. However, drafting your document only once during your lifetime may lead to it not reflecting your real financial situation. When this...
No home or not rich? You may still need an estate plan
Many people assume estate planning only matters if you own a house or have several hundred thousand in the bank. If you rent your home and only have some savings, retirement funds or digital assets, you might believe you do not need a formal plan. That assumption can...
3 estate planning strategies for small business owners
Owning a small business in Sacramento comes with many rewards, but it also adds complexity to your estate planning. Without a plan, your family or business partners could face confusion, delays or disputes if something happens to you. Taking steps now can help protect...
What happens to digital assets when you pass away?
When you think about estate planning, you probably picture homes, bank accounts or treasured heirlooms. Yet a growing part of your life now exists online. Your photos, emails, financial apps and social media profiles carry real value. If you leave them out of your...
3 important considerations when choosing an executor
Testators establishing estate plans have to make many important decisions. They choose to inherit from their estate and decide how to distribute their various assets. They may need to arrange for the protection of their dependent family members. They also need to...
Preventing family disputes with a robust estate plan
An estate plan provides insight into an individual's wishes regarding their property and how it should be addressed after their death. They can also make arrangements for the support of their dependents. People creating estate plans often hope to leave something...
Are electronic wills an option in California?
California law does allow for the creation of electronic wills under certain conditions, but the process is still relatively new and comes with specific requirements. Understanding what qualifies as an electronic will in California can help you decide whether this...
AI can help with brainstorming when estate planning
Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly being used by Americans of virtually all ages as part of their everyday life. That these resources are being more commonly used for estate planning purposes, too, is unsurprising. While AI cannot replace the guidance and...