Estate planning is overwhelming and many individuals put it off for too long. Once a catastrophe happens it may already be too late. It is important to have the basics set up and revisions can always be made later. There are three essentials. (more…)

Estate planning involves a transfer of wealth in families between generations. This is often a contentious and complicated process because no one relishes speaking of their own death, and how to disseminate their personal property among loved ones. This leads parents to make these decisions without involving their children or heirs so as not to burden them with such a morose topic, but this causes confusion, disputes and litigation against other family members and even personal attorneys. (more…)

Starting the estate planning process now can be one of the best gifts you can give your family. You are saving them considerable time and stress, as well as protecting your assets. (more…)

When a loved one dies, you will naturally go through a lot of emotions. You probably don’t have the emotional fortitude or legal background to deal with all of the issues, which may arise during the probate process of asset distribution. This is when a Coachella Valley trust litigation attorney can be essential. (more…)

Acting as the executor on an estate is both an honor and an encumbrance. An executor has the heavy duty of honoring the wishes of a decedent with respect to his personal and real property, children, and any specific requests he may have had regarding these issues. An executor must handle and protect the decedent’s property and affairs through payment of the estate’s taxes and debts and distribution of any remaining assets to his beneficiaries. A Los Angeles probate attorney can help define the executor’s duties (more…)