People often feel they don’t need to hire an estate attorney and try to handle matters on their own. While it can be tempting to go it alone, it’s advisable to consider the ramifications if estate planning documents aren’t properly executed. The cost to hire an estate attorney is far less than the cost to […]
read moreWhen it comes time to prepare Wills, people often make an array of excuses to put it off. They think it takes too long or is too costly or that they don’t own anything of value so there’s no point. The truth of the matter is executing legal Wills ensures your estate is settled according […]
read moreTrying to find a good attorney in California can feel like locating a needle in a haystack. With more than 160,000 practicing lawyers it’s helpful to know where to find one that’s suitable for your needs. Five common ways to locate an attorney in California are personal referrals, lawyer referral services, legal aid agencies, prepaid […]
read moreThis year brings big changes to estate tax, making it more important than ever to engage in estate planning strategies. One of the primary changes is the exclusion amount which declines from $5.12 million to $1 million. Another is the tax rate which increases from 25 percent to 40 percent. Not only do estate tax […]
read moreEstate planning involves taking steps to protect assets so they can be passed along to heirs upon death. The kind of planning required depends on the type of assets that are owned. Some possessions can be transferred by filling out a simple form while others involve more complex steps. One of the most important estate […]
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