Having a durable power of attorney in place can bring you peace of mind like you might not even be able to imagine it capable of providing. When you have a durable power of attorney in place, you can rest easy knowing your agent has the power to manage your fairs should...
Category: Estate Planning

Small Estate Administration in California
Did you know that the size of an estate can have a significant impact on administration options? Who survives a decedent can also have a significant bearing on administration options. These are good to know about as probate proceedings can be frustrating. They can also be very expensive as well as time-consuming....

How to Set Up a Conservatorship
As you may be aware, the legal system is full of intricacies and jargon that make things nearly impossible for the general public to decipher. To add on to this, the terminology can widely vary between states. For instance, in California, a protective proceeding for an adult is referred to as a...

How to Choose a Guardian for Young Children
One of the most important things estate planning allows you to do is to select a guardian for your minor children. You can take the time you need to make this important decision and select a guardian who you can trust to take care of your kids should the need ever...

How Creating a Special Needs Trust Can Help Your Loved One
Have you ever heard of a special needs trust? If you have a loved one with special needs, it may make an essential addition to your estate plan. Otherwise known as a “supplemental needs trust,” a special needs trust is a trust established for the benefit of a beneficiary with special...

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning
It would be difficult to understate the importance of having an estate plan in place. A solid, comprehensive estate plan can not only protect a future you want for yourself, but also for that of your loved ones. Having any old estate plan in place, however, will not do. You need...