We’ve read the stories of seniors being taken advantage of by a friend or relative and having their life savings depleted. Unfortunately, this is a situation that happens all too often. The victims of this crime are often unable to protect themselves from being robbed...
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Estate Planning | Tips on Appointing the Right Personal Representative
Estate planning is a very important task that needs to be done by anyone that has assets that they want to leave behind to their loved ones. When you have an estate in place, you will be able to dictate and control what happens to your assets after you pass away....
How Will Probate Affect My Beneficiaries?
The process of probate can be filled with complexities while estates are being settled. Not only can they become lengthy, but they are often filled with terminology that’s difficult to understand. For this reason, it isn’t surprising that many families look for help...
Five Estate Planning Tips
The Five Ways To Do Your Estate Planning and Why You Need A Brea Estate Planning Attorney To Help You The first thing you need to do is take inventory of your assets and liabilities. Do you mostly have life insurance policies lying around? Do you have assets that...
Common Mistakes In Estate Planning
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just something for the wealthy. It is something that everyone needs. An estate plan will allow you to increase the value of the estate that you will pass to your beneficiaries and heirs. Proper estate planning in...
How the Legal Capacity of Settlor can Affect the Outcome of Trust and Will
The legal capacity of the settlor has significant effects on the outcome of a trust or will. The document could be invalidated if it was prepared while the settlor was mentally incompetent. Probate litigation lawyers provide legal advice and assist in filing documents...
Common Estate Issues that Result in Litigation
There are several common errors people may make in creating an estate plan. One is preparing documents incorrectly. While there are a number of do-it-yourself estate planning packages available, it is easy to make an error on these that can delay carrying out the...