Our Palm Springs estate planning law firm suggests you weigh the risks of not having an estate plan. In the event you pass on before having one created, your dependents and family have to take care of the transfer of all possessions into their names. However, it is not that easy. Here are a few reasons why you want to create an estate plan: Continue reading
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At the end of the year I take a look at what has changed during the year because this might affect my estate plan. If you don’t already have an estate plan, you should make one. The best time to start reviewing your estate plan is at the beginning of the year. Continue reading
Mistakes made when making final estate plans that can easily be avoided. Here are some of the top tips to help you navigate estate planning. Continue reading
Financial Decisions
Palm Springs trust and estate lawyers know that having an estate plan in place for elderly individuals is essential. It should be made aware to everyone that estate planning is not an issue for just the elderly. Everybody should actually think about what their own unique plan should be when they are gone. This estate planning process can be done at any age. These financial decisions are very important. It is a good idea to have an estate plan in place in order to make your financial wishes be known. Continue reading
It is becoming increasingly common for many unmarried couples to live together and build a life together, whether they are same sex or opposite sex couples. However, there are many real estate issues and opportunities that should be planned for in advance because these are challenges married couples do not need to worry about. If an unmarried couple is ready to tackle an estate plan, talk to a Palm Springs estate planning attorney to make sure that you formulate your estate plan correctly to address your needs. Continue reading
Probate can be expressed as a court proceeding in which your estate is dispersed after your death. When an estate goes in to probate, all of the decedent’s assets and financial debt will be distributed according to the person’s last will and testament. Probate will also allow the heirs to settle any disputes they may have with the final wishes set forth in the will or any disputes concerning the final estate. Continue reading
Exactly what is Estate Planning?
When shopping for Estate Planning advisory services, many consumers become overwhelmed by the myriad of options available on the market. Glitzy and persuasive advertising campaigns put out by lawyers, banks, insurance firms and financial advisors add to the confusion. Continue reading
An estate executor can be one or more people designated to handle the estate of a deceased person. Such executors perform a host of duties, and these duties are determined by factors such as the type of inheritance and whether a trust is involved. Continue reading
Things are changing for same-sex couples. Same-sex marriage is seeing growing acceptance, both socially and legally on a federal and state level. Same-sex couples aren’t the only “alternative” families. There are a growing number of people choosing to have children without waiting to get married first. Just because the law permits these “alternative” families doesn’t mean that laws affecting them are up-to-date. Continue reading
Planning for any sort of estate can be something you do not look forward to, but it is a must and something you need to do. Planning appropriately helps ensure the assets and money you’ve accumulated by yourself or your parents go to the appropriate person(s) after death. It is never a good idea to wait to plan an estate plan. With the assistance of one of our Palm Springs estate planning attorneys, you can have your estate plan completed. Continue reading
