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...
At any point in your life, death is often the last thing you want to think about. Whether it is regarding a loved one’s plan or your own, it is a difficult and emotional subject to discuss. The anxiety that this subject causes is often one of the main reasons...
It can be exciting when your child begins their college career. It is a new chapter in both your lives and a chance for your child to strike out on their own. However, are college students truly prepared? What happens if students fall sick, or face a serious accident?...
Losing a loved one can be overwhelmingly emotional. And if your loved one named you as their personal representative – or the executor of their will – you often also face an additional level of stress on top of your grief as you begin the probate process. Then, as you...
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the term “probate?” For many people, probate invokes a very negative response. This is often due to the many myths about probate. One of the most common myths that lead many people to have such negative views is that...
No matter the circumstances, losing a friend or family member comes as quite a shock. When you reach out to their family, you share your grief, memories and worries about the future. And then they mention how they must begin the probate process to distribute your...
In a recent blog post, we discussed the purpose of the probate process. One of the primary purposes is to ensure the will is valid before moving forward with paying your loved one’s debts and administering their estate. This is a usual part of the process, but many...
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