Category Archives: Wills

Wills and trusts give instructions for who receives your parent’s assets after death. But if your parent doesn’t have a will, who gets the estate? When people pass away without a will, they die intestate. California probate courts rule on intestacy ... Read More

Making sure probate goes as fast as possible will help your heirs receive their inheritance without a substantial delay. However, if you store your will in a safe deposit box at your bank, you may end up delaying the probate ... Read More

Losing a parent is almost always difficult, but if you lose your mother or father and find out he or she never created a will, you may face even more hardship. When your parent dies “intestate,” or without a will, ... Read More

Let’s face it, estate planning is not everyone’s favorite subject. While it can be depressing to think about what will happen after you are gone, preparing for the future can also bring you the comfort that comes with knowing the ... Read More

After a loved one dies, you certainly know that many tasks will need attention. However, you may find yourself among numerous other Woodland Hills residents who feel some confusion when it comes to settling the estate of a deceased individual. ... Read More

If you have a will, you may think that is all you need to have a complete estate plan. In reality, many California residents benefit from additional estate planning tools that allow them to have more control over certain conditions, ... Read More

California readers know that most people have a significant digital footprint. From Facebook accounts to online checking accounts, you likely have a portion of your life online. For many people, it is necessary to protect these accounts and private information ... Read More

When a loved one passes away, having to take care of final arrangements while dealing with the pain of their loss can be disorienting.  As you and your family make immediate plans, their estate is also going to need attention. ... Read More

Getting your estate plan together can feel like taking a weight off of your shoulders. Once all of your documents are properly executed and put away it’s easy to forget about them. As your life moves forward, parts of your ... Read More

Estate planning involves using various legal devices to protect what you have built so that it can be passed on to your loved ones. A main goal of this process is to limit the assets and amount of funds that ... Read More