On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Dec 2, 2019 | Estate Planning
People may be hesitant to set up an estate plan for a lot of reasons, such as uncertainty over the type of plan that will meet their needs best or difficulty coming to terms with these end of life matters. However, some people push off their estate plan because they...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Nov 21, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you are like many people who experience the breakdown of a marriage in California, your estate plan may not be at the top of your list at the moment. It is easy to get caught up in making decisions about your home, retirement accounts, time with your children and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Nov 13, 2019 | Estate Planning
When people in California make an estate plan, they may focus entirely on traditional assets and possessions. Who gets the new house or the restored classic car in the garage? What about adding a beneficiary to investment accounts or deciding who inherits the family...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Nov 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
In California, estate planning can be a crucial step in ensuring that things get handled as you would like even after your passing. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which you may notice that undue influence is being exerted during the process of estate...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog, Estate Planning
Setting up a trust allows your property and assets to avoid probate and for your intended beneficiaries, such as children or other relatives you may designate, to receive the inheritance you intend. However, your California estate plans might not turn out the way you...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Oct 21, 2019 | Estate Planning
In this age of burgeoning technology, your elder parents might not recognize an internet or phone scam when they see one. When they fall victim to these scams, it puts their financial, emotional and physical safety at risk. So, what can you do to protect them from...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Oct 16, 2019 | Estate Planning
It is always a good idea to revisit your California estate plan periodically to address any recent changes in your life and otherwise ensure that it continues to meet your needs. However, there are also certain circumstances that can arise that make giving your estate...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Oct 16, 2019 | Estate Planning
You care about your parents, especially now as they approach the age of retirement and start to show signs of aging. You have an itching suspicion that they have not put an estate plan in place. How do you approach this topic with tact? Devise a strategy with help...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Oct 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
You have done what you can to provide for your family, no matter if they live in California with you or elsewhere. While you and your adult children know you will not always be around to take care of them, you may stumble in talking about your estate plan. To help...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Sep 25, 2019 | Estate Planning
When an adult cannot manage his or her personal and financial affairs because of age, cognitive disability or other special needs, a loved one can establish a conservatorship in California. A conservator is similar to a legal guardian and takes responsibility for the...
