Category Archives: Wills

It’s never too early to start looking into drafting a will, and as a resident of California, you have some options in how you want to go about it. However, just one wrong move can have the entire will rendered ... Read More

As a Californian resident who is contemplating creating a holographic will, it is important for you to know the proper steps to take so that your will is considered valid. We at the Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo are ... Read More

You may have heard someone mention a living will before in passing and not given it much thought. For some people, the term does not come up until they are facing a surgical procedure, and the hospital staff starts asking ... Read More

When drafting a will or setting up a trust, most people understand that these estate planning tools will explain how they want their money, property and other assets distributed when they die, hopefully, many years from now. Estate plans also ... Read More

When you hear of the term “holographic will,” it sounds like something you might encounter in a science fiction story. Although the description may seem unusual, a holographic will is not an uncommon phenomenon. You may want to know: What ... Read More

Some people may tell you that outside of being extremely wealthy, a basic will is all you need for an estate plan. Although this advice may be well-intended, it fails to consider all of the ways a comprehensive California estate ... Read More

Exploring California Estate Laws and Intestate Succession. Essential Points in this Article: Without a Will: California’s intestate laws determine who inherits. If Married: The surviving spouse receives all community property, and a portion of separate property based on other surviving relatives. No ... Read More

Estate planning can be an intimidating process, especially when you are unsure which documents and devices are appropriate for your circumstances. Many people associate estate planning with a will or “last will and testament.” However, having a trust can be ... Read More

Having a comprehensive estate plan is not only an effective way to dispose of assets after death but it also allows individuals to maintain some control over their health care, finances and other matters. Still, almost 70% of Americans have not yet ... Read More

If you are like many people, you may not have prioritized creating your will. You may have put this task off because you think you have plenty of time. You may also believe you don’t have enough assets to warrant ... Read More