estate planning

April 24, 2025

The Critical Role of Trusts in Incapacity Planning in California

Why Every Estate Plan Needs a Trust to Protect Against the Unexpected When most people think about estate planning, they focus on what happens after death—how their assets will be distributed and to whom. But equally important is planning for what happens if you become incapacitated during your lifetime. At […]
June 1, 2022

Last Will and Testament vs. Revocable Living Trust

It is common to think of estate planning as simply writing a Last Will and Testament. However, there are actually a variety of legal options available to anyone who is starting an estate plan. There are some advantages to creating a revocable living trust as part of your estate plan.  […]
May 15, 2022

Common Mistakes in the Estate Planning Process

Estate planning is the means of choosing who will receive your assets and handle your obligations after your death, or in the event of a future permanent disability. Estate planning lays a foundation that can later be reviewed and fine-tuned according to different life circumstances. The core question to ask […]
May 1, 2022

Things to Know About LGBT Estate Planning

From a human perspective, the only difference between a LGBT relationship and a heterosexual one is the genders of the partners. From a legal perspective, there may be more differences than people would like to see. When it comes to estate planning, there are some significant differences. There are several […]