If you have been named an executor in a will, you probably have quite a few questions and concerns. When a loved one passes away, you are bo

Here in California, probate proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. It's no wonder so many people take steps to spare their families

If you’re the executor of an estate, you have plenty of responsibilities. You need to gather and inventory assets, pay debts and expenses...

Most people believe that having a last will and testament will help them avoid probate, but that misconception can cause a lot of...

It can be a confusing and distressing time when a loved one passes away. If you're responsible for making the funeral arrangements or...

On January 1, 2016, AB 139 passed which purportedly created a new way for California property owners to transfer real property to their intended beneficiarie...

Currently, if you’re single, you can own up to $5.45 million in assets before your heirs have to worry about paying estate taxes. We’re in an election year ...

The untimely death of superstar Prince has brought a surprising issue to American living rooms: estate planning. If current reports are correct, Prince died w...

Every January 1st, many of us set resolutions or goals for the upcoming year, in the hopes of breaking old habits and starting the New Year off on a healthie...

Many families have concerns about their potential beneficiaries’ or heirs’ spending habits. If you are worried that your child, grandchild, or other benefici...

The question inevitably crosses my desk at least once a month, “Do I really need a trust, isn’t a will enough?” Predictably, the returning answer of any att...

There are many different kinds of trusts, some more complex than others and were used in the past for tax benefits. While these tax benefits may have made se...

Most people put a lot of time and thought into creating their estate plan in order to save their family from the complexities and administrative costs, which...

Celebrities appear to live fantastic lives full of glitz and glamour, and have all the access to professional advice that money can buy. However, despite ha...

There are many different kinds of trusts, some more complex than others and are used for tax benefits. While these tax benefits may have made sense for the ...

The certainty that the only certainties in life are death and taxes has existed almost since time immemorial. These certainties are a fundamental part of lif...