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disinheriting a spouse in california

Disinheriting A Spouse In California

Posted on April 24, 2023April 24, 2023
In family law, California is a “community property estate,” meaning nearly all assets acquired during a marriage are split equally between spouses in a divorce. The same is true in death; California estate law includes “forced share” or “equitable distribution”...
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adoption and inheritance rights in california

Adoption And Inheritance Rights In California

Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023
Legal adoptions provide adopted children the same rights as their adoptive parent’s biological children. This same tenet continues through in intestate succession. So, if a parent dies without a will or surviving spouse, the estate is divided equally between the...
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proving undue influence in california

Proving Undue Influence In California

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023
Undue influence occurs when someone in a position of power or authority coerces or pressures another individual to make or change a will. This is one of the reasons why DIY estate plans are not the way to go; estate...
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9 tips for choosing a guardian for a minor child

9 Tips For Choosing A Guardian For A Minor Child

Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023
It is excruciating to imagine anything traumatic happening to parents with minor children in their care - most especially their death. So understandably, parents tend to behave like ostriches - proverbial heads in the sand - avoiding the most sensitive...
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creating a spendthrift trust in california

Creating A Spendthrift Trust In California

Posted on December 30, 2022December 30, 2022
One of the most empowering things about creating this in an estate plan is the ability to thoughtfully distribute your assets in a way that honors your values and what you determine to be best for the whole when you...
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how to avoid favoritism in estate planning

How To Avoid Favoritism In Estate Planning

Posted on November 30, 2022December 29, 2022
Most people work hard to create an estate plan that is as fair as possible, working to avoid any apparent signs of favoritism. However, there are inevitable situations where a child or other heir feels favoritism at work.  If sibling...
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estate planning for special needs children

Estate Planning For Special Needs Children

Posted on November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
Parents and primary caregivers of children with special needs have a life-altering role. The safety, security, and long-term care or treatments required to provide their child with the best quality of life don’t end at the standard ages of 18,...
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what is intestate succession in california

What Is Intestate Succession In California?

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022
The term “intestate succession” is used by legal professionals and court systems to describe the process of distributing a person’s assets if they die without a will or trust in place. This process takes place in probate courts and can...
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the downside of diy estate planning

The Downside Of DIY Estate Planning

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022
We understand the desire to save money with DIY estate planning, but it is never a good idea. There are three main reasons people create estate plans: to distribute assets to the people and organizations they love most, to protect...
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estate planning for business owners what happens when you die

Estate Planning For Business Owners: What Happens When You Die?

Posted on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022
Business owners must make the same “what if…” plans as individuals. For example, what happens to your business if you die? What if you become incapacitated and cannot make essential day-to-day, legal, or financial decisions? How do you want your...
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