Creating a trust can be an important estate planning tool for anyone wanting to manage their assets and ensure proper distribution after...

Losing a loved one is one of life's toughest challenges. When that person dies without a will, trust or any type of succession planning,...

Common estate planning questions answered. What is an estate plan? Trust or will? What is a trust? What if I die without an estate plan?

Credit: Richard Bell/Unsplash In California, “Elder Abuse” is defined as a crime involving the infliction of financial exploitation,...

SAME-SEX COUPLES CAN LEGALLY MARRY, BUT MANY REMAIN UNMARRIED In 2015, same-sex marriage was legalized in all 50 states and Washington,...

Why Life Insurance Makes a Big Difference in Estate Planning. Use it strategically to pay funerals, debts, taxes, support minor kids.

Minor children are the ones most affected when a person dies without a will.

As parents age, a paradigm shift occurs. As children, we look to our parents for everything but as adults, we find our parents looking to...

What is a Conservatorship? A conservatorship is a court proceeding in which a judge appoints a responsible person or persons (the...