Taxes are usually the last thing you want to think about. They are often complex and stressful. Filing your own taxes is especially the last thing on your mind when you and your family are facing the process of probate. But what about your loved one’s taxes – are they...
In a previous blog post, we discussed how beneficial it is for individuals to have a health historian. This is not an official role, which leads many people to wonder: how can a health historian really help me? 1. Someone can represent you if you cannot speak for...
It is common for elderly loved ones to leave real estate properties to their children when they pass away. Whether it is the cherished family home or a rental property up north, your parent might leave this property to be shared – or divided – equally between you and...
According to the Pew Research Center, the rates of cohabitation between unmarried couples of all ages has increased. There are many reasons for this increase. Some couples choose to remain unmarried while many live together before getting married nowadays. Regardless...
When individuals are already in a vulnerable emotional state after losing a loved one, the prospect of probate can be overwhelming. Just thinking about the process can make you and your family nervous. Considering the initial probate hearing can make you feel even...
Conservatorships can be a helpful tool when loved ones struggle to make healthy decisions in their own best interests. Even so, people often view conservatorships in a negative light. It is easy for individuals to abuse the power a conservatorship might give them,...
After the loss of a loved one, many people only want time to work through their grief. That is why even thinking about the probate process is a point of stress for many California families. Experiencing this stress often leads people to wonder why the process is even...
It is an understatement to say that receiving a diagnosis for cancer, heart disease or a chronic condition is frightening. Such a diagnosis could change your entire life – as well as your family’s. As in the case of COVID-19, an illness or condition could also...
Planning for the future – especially one’s future care – is important, but it can be a difficult task. You may know how important it is to establish an advance health care directive to ensure you have a say in your medical care, but this will require the courage to...
There are some things in life that you simply want to keep private. Your health and medical information are likely some of those things. Thankfully, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 ensures that you have the right to keep your...
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