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As a mother, it’s important that you’re able to take care of yourself and those you love. Part of doing that is having an estate plan that takes care of your needs. Single and married mothers should go through the estate planning process to make sure that their...
Estate planning matters whether you’re male or female, but women need to consider a few important facts when they sit down to talk about their goals. Women are in a unique position where they tend to earn less money during their lifetimes than men but also typically...
If you have grown children and want to involve them in your estate planning, you might discover that they don’t share the same vision for the future as you do. In fact, your children may fight over which one should hold your power of attorney (POA). Fortunately, you...
You're planning on setting up a trust as part of your estate plans -- and now you have to pick a trustee. That's usually not an easy decision, and you want to think long and hard about your options. If you're wondering who can serve as a trustee or which attributes...
If a California resident dies without having a will, trust or other legal provision in place that stipulates how to divide their property, then the property is handled in accordance with California law. Does this sound scary? It could. Estate planning is a loving act...
Estate planning is an important process for both men and women to look into. Married couples, single parents and everyone else with any level of assets must know exactly how to leave those assets behind to their loved ones and what steps to take to make their wishes...
Estate planning can be complicated for anyone, and it can be even more complicated for an unmarried same-sex couple living in California. You and your partner may have no interest in a legal marriage -- even if you’re deeply committed to each other. Just the same,...
What you have earned and saved throughout your working life will eventually become the legacy that you leave for the people you love. Everything from investment accounts to real estate can help ensure your independence in your golden years and provide a meaningful...
One of the most important aspects of writing a will is naming a guardian for your children if you and your spouse should pass away before your children turn 18. In California, you can write a letter naming a guardian for your children or write it in your will....
As a parent, you may consider estate planning something that you should do alone. These are your decisions about your money and your assets. No one gets to make those choices for you. Strictly speaking, of course, you’re right. These are decisions that you get to...
