When it comes to planning the distribution of your assets after you pass away, avoiding probate is vital. The probate process in...

In our fast-paced digital world, managing digital assets is just as crucial as protecting physical belongings. Since virtually everyone...

Navigating estate planning can be particularly challenging for blended families. With multiple relationships and differing sets of...

A warm moment shared between a father and his adult son, highlighting the trust and responsibility often seen in family trustee roles....

Creating a trust can be an important estate planning tool for anyone wanting to manage their assets and ensure proper distribution after...

Losing a loved one is one of life's toughest challenges. When that person dies without a will, trust or any type of succession planning,...

Common estate planning questions answered. What is an estate plan? Trust or will? What is a trust? What if I die without an estate plan?

Credit: Richard Bell/Unsplash In California, “Elder Abuse” is defined as a crime involving the infliction of financial exploitation,...

SAME-SEX COUPLES CAN LEGALLY MARRY, BUT MANY REMAIN UNMARRIED In 2015, same-sex marriage was legalized in all 50 states and Washington,...

Why Life Insurance Makes a Big Difference in Estate Planning. Use it strategically to pay funerals, debts, taxes, support minor kids.

Minor children are the ones most affected when a person dies without a will.

As parents age, a paradigm shift occurs. As children, we look to our parents for everything but as adults, we find our parents looking to...

What is a Conservatorship? A conservatorship is a court proceeding in which a judge appoints a responsible person or persons (the...