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Numerous surveys show that the majority of adult Americans don’t have a will or trust, and the main reason given is that they have just been putting it off. In…

Getting married is an exciting time. However, when you enter a new marriage, it is easy to overlook estate planning, especially when you are excited to begin a new life…

Most people experience what-if moments in their lives. These hypothetical situations can occur during a retrospective look at life or an imaginary peek at possible future events. With Andrea Shoup…

An advanced health care directive (AHCD) in California is generally necessary in case you are incapacitated and cannot make your own medical decisions. An AHCD names an agent with a…

After you pass away, probate becomes a standard procedure for your loved ones, unless you have previously taken steps to avoid it. Probate is the court process by which assets…

While many people are aware of the importance of a power of attorney (POA) for healthcare, it is easy to overlook having a similar power of attorney for financial decisions….

There are many DIY estate planning tools and forms available for a small fee, and the companies that offer them will let you believe it is simple to draft your…

If you are one of the many people who move to California each year, you may not be aware of some of the distinct estate planning rules which may be…

Forming a corporation is one of the business structures that you might be considering, and while many people think that incorporation is only for large companies it can also be…

As more people begin to hold cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin for investment or as a store of wealth, it raises an important question for estate planning purposes. The unique way…

One of the issues that heirs to an estate may face is how to deal with any outstanding debts, and who is responsible for payment. If you are creating your…

If you are starting a new business or have a current business that is growing or adding ownership interests, then you may be concerned about which business structure that you…