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Designating Estate Beneficiaries in California

Anyone holding a policy with a payout upon the death of the policy holder must designate beneficiaries to inherit the funds. In addition to naming beneficiaries for life insurance policies, retirement plans, annuities and IRAs, CaliforniaREAD MORE >

Children Born After a Parent Dies Might Be an Heir

When people pass away in California, a probate court often decides what happens to their belongings. A main component of this process is deciding who are the beneficiaries of the estate. Children are usually considered heirsREAD MORE >

Understanding the Notification Responsibilities of a Trustee

California heirs and trust beneficiaries may be interested in some information about the notification responsibilities that a trustee has in trust administration. These responsibilities can affect a beneficiary’s rights to the property contained in the trust,READ MORE >

Examining the Exemptions to Medi-Cal Estate Recovery Claims

Most Woodland Hills residents share one thing: Debt. Repaying debts is often something that many will not be able to fully accomplish during their lifetimes. In fact, according to DailyFinance.com, nearly 18 percent of all AmericansREAD MORE >

No-Contest Clauses in California

For many of our clients at The Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo, being named a beneficiary brings with it some tension. You may be concerned that if you raise any questions or concerns about aREAD MORE >