by LM2 | Feb 15, 2024 | Executor, Wills |
Choosing an executor for your will can feel like a high-stakes decision. After all, this person or people will be responsible for managing your estate, honoring your final wishes, and navigating the complexities of probate. So, what happens when you find yourself torn...
by Christine Brown | Oct 24, 2022 | Estate Planning, Wills
There are many reasons why some people might find the idea of a handwritten will attractive. Also known as holographic wills, handwritten wills might seem cheaper and simpler to execute than non-holographic wills. However, handwritten wills are not legally valid in...
by Christine Brown | Jul 25, 2022 | Estate Planning, Wills
If your estate plan includes a revocable living trust, you may consider including a pour-over will to ensure that any remaining assets transfer to your trust when you die. This can simplify the probate process, saving your family time and money. Managing the deceased...
by Christine Brown | Apr 9, 2022 | Dementia, Elder Law, Wills
As people live longer, their susceptibility to cognitive decline increases. For many adult children with aging parents, this means they have to get involved in their parents’ financial and legal affairs. Estate planning, including the creation of a will, is ideally...
by Christine Brown | Sep 30, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills
When you ask someone what they know about estate planning, most people will tell you about the Last Will and Testament. In fact, very few people will mention a Pour-Over Will. Today our Long Beach estate planning lawyers will explain the difference. While a Last...
by Christine Brown | Sep 9, 2020 | Blended Families, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
Here’s a common horror story: a father remarries late in life to a woman with her own kids. The father does not create a Last Will and Testament. When the father dies, his estate goes entirely to his new wife since she is his next of kin according to the laws of...
