Estate planning can be a very complicated, involved process in which people put together multiple documents to arrange for the transfer of property to their loved ones when they die. Testators seek to retain control over who receives their assets and will often try to...
Being accused of a crime can be devastating -- and it does not get any better if your arrest and arraignment were based on mistaken identity. While advances in technology have improved the accuracy with which most crimes are resolved, mistaken identity still happens....
Tax avoidance refers to the legal practice of arranging your personal or business financial affairs to minimize tax liability within the bounds of the law. Unlike tax evasion, which is a deliberate and illegal failure to pay one’s taxes, tax avoidance is perfectly...
Estate planning protects your wishes should you die or become incapacitated. To achieve this, you should observe the required processes when creating all your estate planning documents, including having witnesses when signing your will. But who should you choose as...
A living will, also known as an advance healthcare directive or healthcare declaration, is a legal document that allows individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment in the event they become unable to communicate or make decisions about their own...
Planning for the future can be a daunting task, but it’s a crucial step in ensuring that your loved ones are cared for when you're no longer here. As part of your estate planning, an irrevocable trust can provide a multitude of benefits for your heirs. Despite its...
If you ask someone to define which individuals are criminals and which ones are not, they may tell you that criminals are people who break the law. These could be very serious laws, like murder, or more minor laws, like shoplifting. There are also plenty of offenses...
An estate plan is a preparation for the distribution of an estate in anticipation of the testator’s passing. Good estate plans can preserve the testator’s legacy, protect their loved ones and make it easier on their heirs as they grieve. They also make sure that...
One of the most important documents in your California estate plan will be your advance health care directive. In this document, you can detail your wishes for things like what kind of life-prolonging measures you do and don’t want to be taken under various...
It’s important to prepare for the future – whatever that may bring. One way you can do this is by making an estate plan. An estate plan helps ensure your assets are prepared for distribution after you pass according to your wishes and protects your family....
