San Fernando Valley Probate & Estate Administration Law Blog
How to keep your children from fighting over your estate
As you create your estate plan, you will need to consider its impact on your beneficiaries. Among these people may be your children, and they might bristle at the terms you lay out. Their reaction could be especially volatile depending on how you divide your assets....
What happens after my child graduates with an IEP?
If you have a child with an individualized education program (IEP), you are already an experienced advocate for making sure your child receives a good education. As your child gets older, you may be wondering about their educational opportunities after high school. If...
Is my Loved One with Special Needs Safe from COVID-19 in their Care Facility?
According to a recent article, in the U.S., thousands of people who are ill with COVID-19 are living in homes for the disabled. This is highly concerning as many residents in these types of facilities already have serious medical conditions. Like nursing home...
How to Estate Plan While Staying at Home
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., Californians have sheltered in place, learned to social distance, and become more accustomed to managing their affairs remotely to prevent spreading the virus. As recent events have shown, it's not always possible to know...
What Happens in a Probate Case?
If you haven’t been through the process, thinking about what happens in a probate case can be confusing or even anxiety-producing. Furthermore, not knowing the procedures and what to expect can make matters more daunting. By having a basic idea of how a probate case...
What is Happening with Aretha Franklin’s Estate?
In late June, the trailer for the new biopic “Respect” was released. The highly-anticipated film stars singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson as the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. When the legendary R&B artist passed away in August of 2018, she died...
Is Having a California Will Enough for My Estate?
When you create your will, or last will and testament, you have taken the first step towards building your California estate plan. This essential legal document offers critical direction and guidance to your survivors. For those with few assets, it may seem that...
Choosing a Personal Representative
Your California last will and testament is a critical legal instrument that allows you to say what assets you have and where you want them to go, provide instructions regarding your final wishes, and name potential guardians for your minor children. Without one, your...
How do I Plan to Remain in My Home as a Senior?
When many people retire, they plan to live in their homes for the rest of their lives or, at least, for as long as possible. Recently, the AARP Public Policy Institute reported findings that 87% of individuals age 65 and older preferred staying in their current...
Planning for Long-Term Care in California
When you are making plans to retire, you usually have thoughts of spending time doing the things you enjoy the most. The last thing that may cross your mind is needing long-term care services because of mobility impairment or health issues. However, according to AARP...
