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Documents Commonly Used In Estate Plans
Although you might count yourself among those in California who would rather discuss just about anything other than their own mortality, you may also be among those who understand that it’s important to talk about such things, especially if you [...]
Are You Thinking Of Disinheriting Your Child?
Not every parent/child relationship survives into adulthood. For one reason or another, a parent and a child can become estranged or otherwise don’t get along. In some cases, parents disinherit their children in an attempt at “tough love” due to [...]
I Am The Executor Of A Loved One’s Estate, What Do I Need To Do?
Anyone who finds out that he or she is the designated executor of a loved one’s estate may feel overwhelmed at the calling, especially if that person has never done anything like it before. Closing out and administering an estate [...]
Putting Off Bankruptcy May Be A Mistake
You may have gone back and forth for some time over the best way to handle your outstanding debt. You may have decided on one option only to change your mind later when you thought another route would better suit [...]
No Spouse, No Kids, No Estate Plan?
It seems that every time a celebrity dies without leaving a will, there is an outcry from fans and critics. Many use the event as a cautionary tale while probate for the rich and famous drags into years and descends [...]
3 Issues That Could Hold Up The Probate Process
Estates commonly go through probate after a person’s passing. Before your loved one’s death, he or she may have discussed the idea of you acting as executor of the estate. You may at first have felt honored that your family [...]