It’s wise to leave medical advice for your family so that they know how to address questions that may come up in the future. Remember that you may not always be able to make these decisions yourself. Some conditions can leave you incapacitated, such as suffering from...
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Revocable vs. Irrevocable trust: which one is right for you?
Getting your affairs in order and safeguarding your future as well as your loved ones is one of the most responsible decisions you can ever make whilst you are alive and in sound mind. This is where estate planning comes in. One of the most important estate planning...
Can a spendthrift trust protect your heirs?
Trusts are useful tools for estate planning purposes. They can take various forms that best address the wishes of the trust grantors and the needs of the beneficiaries. One type of trust you might want to consider for one or more of your heirs is a spendthrift trust....
The importance of understanding your will before you sign it
All California residents could benefit from having an estate plan. One aspect of it is a will. It’s important to know as much as possible about a will before you sign one. What is a will? A will is a legal document included in the estate plan that allows you to state...
Protecting assets with a Medicaid trust
If you have the expectation of receiving long-term care as you age, then a Medicaid trust might be useful. Medicaid, if granted and used, enables you to protect your savings and retirement funds. During estate planning in California, it's important to plan for your...
Protect your health care with a living will
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...
Does a will require witnesses in California?
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...