As any California resident can tell you, it is never easy to deal with the emotional and legal aftermath of a loved one's death. You may gain an inheritance after your parents pass on, which first goes through the probate process. You may be glad to receive cherished...
Month: June 2019
YOUR HOME OPTIONS IN A DIVORCE: BUYOUT, SHARE OR SELL
For divorcing spouses in California, a family home can be one of the biggest assets to address during negotiations. A home also elicits a great deal of emotion as much of a couple's life together is associated with their house, especially if they have raised children...
HOW CAN THE HAGUE CONVENTION HELP YOU GET YOUR KIDS BACK?
If you are a divorced California parent whose children's other parent hails from a foreign country, you probably feel somewhat apprehensive every time (s)he takes your kids to that country for a visit. What if (s)he fails to return them to you?Unfortunately, this type...
WHERE’S THE SAFEST PLACE TO PUT YOUR WILL?
After going through the trouble of getting all your wishes down on paper, it's important to store your will in a place that is both accessible and safe. How can you ensure that your will doesn't end up in the wrong hands or lost?Here are a few of the safest places to...
WHY SHOULD NEW PARENTS CONSIDER ESTATE PLANNING?
If you and your spouse or partner recently welcomed a new child into your California household, likely the last thing on your mind is estate planning. Nevertheless, you should not overlook this very important aspect of new parenthood.As reported in Kiplinger, you and...
HOW DO I UNDERSTAND PARENTAL ALIENATION?
Like many divorced parents, you and your ex-spouse may have difficulty getting along. Things may be tense when you speak with each other or meet to exchange the children. However, if your ex is doing things that seem to be affecting your relationship with your...
UNDERSTANDING THE GRAY DIVORCE PHENOMENON
Many people believe that once a couple has been married for an extended period of time, it is very unlikely that they will part. Through years of being together, they discovered how to handle marriage situations that may arise. However, even couples who have been...