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.
Divorced with Children
The divorce was was already hard enough on the kids. Now imagine how hard things get when tragedy strikes and you don't have a plan. If you're divorced, you want to eliminate hassles and guesswork and make life easier on whoever you leave behind. Benefits of planning...
Blended Families
Many families are a blend of "his, hers, and ours." The modern family has modern complexities that will cause problems later without planning today. You might have questions, such as: 1) If I die, how do I benefit my spouse without disinheriting my child? 2) Who...
Grandchildren Estate Planning
One of the greatest gifts in life is a grandchild. You want that special person to know how much their grandparents appreciate them and give them a head start. You might have questions, such as: 1) Can I skip my child to benefit my grandchild? 2) Who should be in...
Children with Special Needs
Special Needs, defined broadly, means "a person who relies on government assistance to meet their daily needs." If you have a child with physical or mental disabilities or older children who need MediCal (for example) then you have serious questions. You're awake at...
Estate Planning for Your Wealth
You've built up a reputation and are making sound investments. Your family has provided you the stability at home to help you realize success in business. Now you're concerned about your family's stability if you're incapacitated. Your biggest concerns include: 1)...
Estate Planning Attorney for Business Owners
You've invested in some real estate rental properties and are generating income. Now you want to make sure your personal wealth is protected from business liabilities. You're losing sleep at night wondering: 1) For example, What happens to the business if I die? 2)...
A-Rod, J-Lo, and Estate Planning
Sadly, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez announced the postponement of their wedding due to Covid-19. And while the delay of marital bliss may have little consequence on true love, the legal implications are far-reaching. What happens if Jennifer is hospitalized and...
Estate Planning – Layers of Protection
Gone shopping recently only to find crowds of unmasked people hovering near you? Does it make you feel exposed? An estate plan isn't just a plan for where your property will go if you die suddenly. An estate plan provides a plan for your care, your bills, and your...
FAQ: Estate Planning During Covid-19
Frequently asked questions and answers about estate planning and our Covid-19 response: Are you open? Yes! We're open Monday-Friday 9:00 - 5:00. We have select, in-person meetings for existing clients and free phone consultations available 7 days a week for our new...
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:








