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If you have a family member — a child, a spouse, etc. — whom you want to write completely (or partially) out of your will, you basically have two options. Option one is that you specifically exclude (or limit) that person in your will, and include a "no contest" clause which provides for that ...
Let's face it, estate planning makes people nervous. I can't sugarcoat that, no matter how hard I try. Fears about paperwork, expense, and having to face uncomfortable topics — like end-of-life decisions, incapacity, guardianship of minor children, and your family's legacy from one generation ...
Unless you're facing an emergency and need documents right this very moment, it's best to avoid the temptation of using generic, online fill-in-the-blank forms for your power of attorney, will, etc. The same goes for those generic, mass-market websites that offer cheap wills and trusts, but whi...
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Every person who owns any assets at all has an estate. Your estate may fill a 50-room mansion, or it may all fit in a shopping cart. But upon your death, those assets must, by law, be properly distributed. Exactly how and to whom they are distributed depends on your estate plan or lack of a for...
According to Forbes Magazine, approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every single day. At the same time, only about 32% of Americans have a will or estate plan of any kind, says Caring.com. In fact, Caring.com reports that the number of Americans with a will has dropped by 25% since 2017, ...
Time and expense are the two most common excuses for why people don't have an estate plan for themselves. But that's no longer the case. Now you can save both time and money, and protect your property and family at the same time, using our newest innovative service to quickly create your estate...
The severity of the Covid-19 pandemic should serve as a wake-up call for those who have been putting off creating an estate plan. Not just for the older adult or the wealthy, every person 18 and older should have some level of planning, even if only just a Power of Attorney and a Health Care Di...
There are a lot of things nowadays that are completely out of our control. Having a simple estate plan in place to protect your family and preserve your assets does not have to be of them. It's commonly said that only half of Americans have some kind of an estate plan. But that's not exactly ...
In today's troubling times, every person should have at least three vitally important documents in their possession: a Will, a General Power of Attorney, and a Health Care Directive (or even better, a comprehensive estate plan incorporating a Living Trust). A Will sets forth basic rules for wha...
Now you can build the estate plan you want, even if you don't think you have the budget for it. Introducing our new Do-It-Yourself Online Estate Planning service. Whether you need a simple power of attorney, or a complete and comprehensive estate plan, you can create your own documents and/or p...
A comprehensive estate plan, even just a basic, simple plan that's well-thought-out, will protect your family and heirs from the delays and costs involved in Probate Court, as well as unnecessary taxes. It's never too early, but it can definitely become too late, to build your estate plan now. ...
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No doubt, we are in challenging and uncharted times. Every day, the news reports doom and gloom about COVID-19 (coronavirus) with stories of everyday people and famous celebrities alike suffering from this virus or passing away unexpectedly. And yes, you should absolutely take safeguards and pr...
Serious illness or an accident can strike at any time, with or without warning. You can't plan for an unexpected emergency (or pandemic). However, you can have a plan in place so that you are prepared to face it and can ensure that your wishes are followed. An estate plan should, at the very le...
The odds are you probably won't get sick from the COVID-19 coronavirus. And if you get sick, you probably won't die from it. But what if you do? Are you and your family prepared for the unexpected? How will you pay your bills? Does the doctor know what medical treatment you want? Do you have ...
A Will has to go through probate court, but the courts in California are virtually all shut down right now. Avoid probate court by creating a Trust. Probate can take anywhere from six to 18 months. A Trust can sometimes be carried out in as little as just a couple of days. Ready to learn more ...
With a Power of Attorney for Health Care, known in California as an Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD), you can dictate the kind of medical care you receive and appoint an agent to make decisions if you are sick and unable to give instructions yourself. The AHCD includes a Living Will, DNR or...
With a Durable Power of Attorney, you can appoint someone to handle your financial affairs and property dealings if you are unable to go to the bank, pay your bills, or otherwise take care of business on your own. Ready to learn more or create your own documents? Click HERE to get started.
With most courts in California now closed to "non-essential" functions, this is the perfect time to complete your estate planning. Most work can be done remotely and meetings scheduled virtually via video conferences. Message us for details. Ready to learn more or create your own documents? C...
Welcome to the new online home of California Will & Trust! Please excuse our dust as we iron out the kinks, but I think you'll find our new website platform more streamlined and less busy than before. Be sure to take advantage of our mobile site as well as our text chat feature on both the desk...
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