As many California residents may know, having an estate plan in place may help avoid bitter, lengthy and costly disputes when someone dies. The battle between Anna Nicole Smith's estate and her husband's family is testament to what may happen when an estate is...
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Month: August 2014
Establishment of trust funds avoids probate
Many California residents were shocked and saddened by the death of Robin Williams. While entertainers may be so involved with their career they fail to ignore estate planning, it appears Williams did not neglect taking steps to protect and direct his wealth after his...
California parents have choices in estate planning
When it comes to estate planning, some California parents ignore the benefits of the choices available to them. One example is using a trust to make sure that assets pass to intended parties. Using a trust can give parents more control over their estate versus leaving...
Estate planning in the digital age
People in California may recall the story of a soldier who was killed by a bomb in Iraq, and his father, who went to court to get Yahoo to release his son's emails. Who gets digital assets after someone passes away is a new area of law and an issue people should...