There are several important documents to consider when developing an estate plan. Arguably, one of the most important documents to consider might be the advanced health care directive. This document is essentially a document that spells out what a person's wishes...
College basketball fans in California may have heard about the passing of legendary North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith earlier this year. His legacy as one of college basketball's greatest coaches was cemented, but after his death, tales of his generosity also...
When it comes to end-of-life issues, people in California might start to get a little uneasy. After all, estate planning, health care directives and retirement issues aren't something people think about a lot and the odds are that it's an uncertain area for older...
Theft under California law is really quite simple. Like most states, it involves intentionally depriving another person of their rightfully owned property permanently, and the penalties are generally assessed based on the severity of the crime. However, there is a...
Seniors in California may not know where to turn for good, trustworthy financial and legal advice. There are literally hundreds of firms and businesses out there advertising for legal and estate planning services, many at an extremely low cost. It can be very...
Residents in California who are planning for the well-being of their future generations and heirs probably have a lot of common goals. For one, they want their heirs to be able to enjoy their inherited assets, whether it be a taste of the good life or a little extra...
People have probably heard it from the time they earn their first paycheck, "You need to start saving for retirement!" There is wisdom in these words, but unfortunately, there are many other facts of life that make this advice difficult to follow at times. Residents...
As Californians age and start to consider retirement planning and estate planning issues, they may want to think about their own potential need for long-term care. It may not be a pleasant thought for people to confront their own human frailty, but when it comes to...
Many people in California have some sort of life insurance policy. Life insurance is a tried-and-true method of providing some level of financial support for surviving loved ones after a person's death; when everything goes according to plan, life insurance can be a...
Residents in California may have seen an interesting news article about the changing middle class in America, and how it appears to be largely influenced by certain demographics, most notably age. While the baby boomer generation enters retirement with some overall...