by Caryn Yarnell | Jul 25, 2014 | Estate Planning
While many people set out to craft air-tight estate plans to be followed in the event of their passing, the entire process is filled with pitfalls that can limit a plan’s effectiveness. A recent article regarding estate planning discusses some of these mistakes... by Caryn Yarnell | Jul 11, 2014 | Estate Planning, Trust
California residents who were fans of late musician Lou Reed may be interested to learn how the ‘Walk on the Wild Side” singer handled his estate planning. According to a report filed by one of the two co-executors of Reed’s estate, a 34-page will... by Caryn Yarnell | Jul 1, 2014 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is more than a one-time event in which a person writes a will and gives a power of attorney to a trusted relative or friend. To be most effective, California individuals should review their estate plan on an annual basis to ensure that the decisions... by Caryn Yarnell | Jun 18, 2014 | Estate Planning, Probate
You have been named the executor of someone’s will: now what? You probably have a lot of questions about what you are expected to do and what steps you need to take to get the process started. Being the executor of a loved one’s will can be a... by Caryn Yarnell | May 22, 2014 | Estate Planning
Planning for the future can be difficult, especially when you’re busy being a wife or mother. Women face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning so it is important for them to be aware of the different types of issues they should address in their... by Caryn Yarnell | May 7, 2014 | Death, Estate Planning
Estate plans are just for older, wealthier people, right? Wrong. Everyone should have an estate plan, including young adults who don’t have a significant amount of wealth. An estate plan will make sure your wishes are known and pass on your possessions to the...