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Planning of estates for newly married couples
Estate Planning for Newlyweds One of the first things a newlywed couple in California should do is create or update their estate plans. Taking these steps early might ensure that if unexpected events occur, the remaining spouse will have access to assets in order to pay for final expenses,...
Living wills and health care proxies
California residents may be interested in information about health care decisions as one of the more important aspects of estate planning. While many think of estate planning as dealing mostly with the disposition of a person's assets upon death, making these health care determinations while still...
The benefits of a trust in estate planning
As California residents address their estate planning options, the question of whether or not a trust is beneficial is common. The concept may seem extreme or inappropriate to those who don't have a high net worth, but trusts may be equally beneficial to...
Using powers of attorney in California
When people are engaged in estate planning, they often do not think about who will make important decisions on their behalf while they are still living but unable to make decisions due to illness, injury or being incapacitated. Setting up powers of attorney in the event an incapacitating event...
Contesting a California will
When a person dies, his or her will will be administered as written through the probate court in most cases. Courts generally presume that a written will is a valid statement of what the testator wished to happen. Judges will usually strictly follow wills unless an interested person is able to...