Estate Planning Blog Articles

There is something about October that makes people want to get their lives in order. Summer is behind us, the weather starts to cool down, and the holidays are suddenly…

October is the month when we intentionally look for things that scare us. We decorate our homes with ghosts and skeletons, watch horror movies, walk through haunted houses, and tell…

Why the most meaningful parts of an estate are often the ones that never appear on a financial statement. When a loved one dies, families eventually have to sort through…

Estate planning preparation is about more than signing documents. Learn five important things every family should have in order to help protect their wishes, assets, and loved ones.

Why Estate Planning Is Just as Much About Preparing For Incapacity As It Is Preparing For Death Most people think about estate planning in terms of what happens after they…

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about long-term care until they have no choice. It often starts with a phone call. A parent falls. A spouse has a stroke….

For every parent, caregiver, or family member of a loved one with special needs, there is a question that quietly grows over time. “What will happen when I’m no longer…

August is National Make-A-Will Month, making it a good time to think about an important question: Do you have a will? But for California families, there is another question that…

Every fall, schools across the country come alive with a renewed sense of purpose. Hallways fill with students carrying brand-new backpacks, classrooms buzz with anticipation, and teachers welcome a new…

Every school year begins with a familiar routine. Parents help pack lunches, double-check backpacks, sign permission slips, and remind their children not to forget their homework. Mornings become a little…

Every summer, neighborhoods seem to come alive with the sound of home improvement projects. Drive through almost any community on a Saturday morning and you’ll see ladders leaning against houses,…

There is something special about a summer gathering that is difficult to recreate any other time of year. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a family reunion, a birthday celebration, or…