A will is a legal document that speaks for you when you pass on. Through your will, you can articulate your wishes with respect to how you want your assets to be distributed. Among other functions, you can also identify a guardian for your young kids should you die or...
When you get divorced, the proceedings can fall into one of two categories: a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce. This will change some key factors about how the process plays out, so it's important to know where you stand. Some people make the mistake of...
Most people are apprehensive about talking about estate planning, but these are conversations that need to be had. Ensuring that you have an estate plan that accurately reflects your wishes offers security to both you and your loved ones. As the topic of estate...
A custody order is an enforceable decree that must be respected by both parents irrespective of their feelings towards each other. Any party who violates an existing custody order can be held in contempt of court. And there are consequences for this, including the...
Maybe you and your ex negotiated your parenting plan when the two of you split up. Perhaps you litigated the divorce and let a judge decide how to split up your parental rights. In either case, the custody order on record in California determines how much time you get...
Many people working on an estate plan are concerned with how quickly and easily they can get the assets to their loved ones. One of the best ways to do this is to establish trusts that can pass the assets down without going through the probate process. There are many...
Despite the availability of state laws online, myths about California divorce still dominate the cultural narrative. Most people have heard some about how divorce hurts one person unfairly. People may share stories about one individual who lost their home or had to...
Having a solid estate plan in place is a step in the right direction. However, changes in your circumstances may need you to relook at the strategies you have in place – and every estate plan needs to be reviewed from time to time. Generally, it is recommended to...
If someone mentions estate planning, what springs to mind? Perhaps how to leave your assets to your family while paying as little in taxes as possible? That is a crucial aspect of any estate plan, but there is much more to it than that. Let’s say you have a spouse and...
It is common for divorcing spouses to disagree about what happens with their property. Usually, these disputes focus on assets, like retirement savings accounts and real estate. However, couples can also find themselves bitterly fighting over what happens to their...
