Social media accounts are usually last on a person’s list when it comes to planning their estate – but they shouldn’t be. Not only could overlooking them mean a loss of sentimental value for your loved ones but it could pose challenges if they need to access your...
Month: March 2018
Is a prenuptial agreement a good idea?
If you are a California resident happily looking forward to your upcoming wedding this summer, the last thing you want to think about is a prenuptial agreement. After all, you and your soon-to-be spouse are madly in love and can hardly wait to be married. You...
What happens if I die without a will?
If making your California will is not one of the things at the top of your priority list, you may wish to move it up. Why? Because if you die without one, the State of California says you died intestate and decides for you who gets your property and...
What is financial fraud during a divorce?
If you are a California resident going through a divorce, this is a very difficult time in your life. The issues between you and your soon-to-be former spouse at times seem never-ending. Which of you will have custody of your children? Which of you will have...
The advantages of a mediated divorce
At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn in California, we know that you face difficult challenges when you and your spouse decide to divorce. You feel devastated that your marriage is breaking up. Your emotions are running high, especially if you have children. You worry...
6 checklist items to managing post-divorce finances
Once settlements are finalized, divorced individuals can feel like a huge burden has been lifted - especially if the process was lengthy, complicated or contentious. However, the end of a divorce does not necessarily mean the end of financial concerns. There are many...
