Estate of Affairs
Estate planning blog
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Estate of Affairs is a resource for understanding the basic elements of Estates, Estate Planning, Trusts, Inheritance, Wills, and Probate. True life examples of actual of real families facing and avoiding probate and asset management challenges.
This is not intended as legal advice.
Prop 19 Reassessment Planning – FAQ
Estate Planning in Roseville and Greater Sacramento areas was complicated by Proposition 19 (see our article on Prop 19). To avoid Prop 19 reassessment damage you'll need to act fast, be prepared to pay for immediate help, and work with the right estate planning...
Prop 19 Passed – Should I Update My Estate Planning?
You own a home in Rocklin, Roseville, or Orangevale, have an estate plan, and all of your properties are in your Estate Plan. And things were just fine. Then, Proposition 19 passed, even though it was opposed by all but 1 major California newspaper (16 Major...
Missing Trusts – Do I Need a Probate Lawyer?
Dad has died. You can't find any paperwork and your brother says he is in charge. You need information. Our Rocklin probate and estate planning firm will help you get answers. And if you missed our blog about stolen inheritances, you can find it by clicking this link...
Stolen Inheritances
Stolen inheritances happen when information is shut out. Our Rocklin probate firm can help you. Call now Where is My Inheritance? Not all missing inheritances are stolen. Missing inheritances happen when communication breaks down. See our blog, Missing Trusts, for...
Probate Court Cases On the Rise
Probate court cases are on the rise in our Rocklin law firm. With the current state of the economy, more people are taking probate matters in their own hands. But there is a huge reason why our clients hire us for estate planning: to avoid probate court in the first...
Last Will and Testament – Still Useful?
Why A Last Will and Testament is Still Used When clients ask for a Will, two things come to mind. First, I wonder if they truly need a Will. Or are they really asking for full estate planning? Estate planning offers more coverage and control. Second, I picture those...
The Singles Life Estate Plan
Did you know that if you're single, you have a plan already. Why? Because no plan IS a plan. Obviously, an active lifestyle includes more risk of harm. Even if you don't live an active lifestyle, your family should know how to help you when you need it. The benefits...
Married Couples Estate Planning
If you're married then you probably have heard about estate planning. There are a few major things that keep you up at night because you want to: 1) Ensure that your family is protected if one of you dies suddenly; 2) Eliminate the hassles and guesswork from your...
Families with Young Children
When you have young children you want to give them all the help you can before you're gone. But will your child know what to do 40 years from now when today she is only two years old? Your child might be the smartest in the class, but how well does he handle money?...
Before you proceed further, it’s important to become familiar with the legal topics involved. To help with that, we’ve included several useful links below. By reviewing them first, you’ll gain the background knowledge necessary to make the most of your consultation: