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Spousal or partner support in California is awarded under certain circumstances. During a divorce or legal separation, it is vital that individuals discuss these issues with their legal counsel. Doing so may help ensure that they are ready for divorce and can begin to...
A holographic will is one that the testator writes themselves by hand. California residents should understand that while it's legal to write a will this way, it's not like other wills. For example, California state law requires that wills be signed in the presence of...
A living will is a document that provides guidance on how to manage someone's health care. This is necessary when an incident, such as a stroke or brain damage, results in a person's severe physical and mental incapacitation. The reasons to create a living will in...
Writing a will seems like an easy task. Several legal document resources provide templates for would-be testators. While such resources may be convenient, they might not always provide clarity regarding California laws. A last will and testament remains subject to...
There is an unfortunate myth about estate planning: It is only appropriate for seniors or the elderly. While estate planning is unquestionably important for this age group, the truth is that all of us need to plan our estates and get our affairs in order regardless of...
Divorces among those at or near the age of retirement have become more common. People now refer to them as great divorces, and they definitely have different legal and practical implications than divorces that occur earlier in life. The longer a marriage lasts, the...
The thought of a millennial living in California bucking conventional trends is unlikely to surprise many people. However, some people are finding the increase in prenuptial agreements fueled by young people a bit unusual. Moving away from tradition Prenuptial...
It's a common myth in Fremont and around the East Bay that estate planning is only for older people. A lot of people wrongly assume that having an estate plan only makes a difference when you are over 45 years old with several children and have financially established...
