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Beyond the Ribbon: Why Estate Planning is Crucial for Breast Cancer Survivors
October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a time for pink ribbons, powerful stories of resilience, and vital reminders about early...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Oct 2
4 min read
Is Estate Planning More Important for Women? YES, Here's Why.
Estate planning is a crucial process for everyone, but it is often considered more important for women due to several unique challenges...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Sep 25
5 min read
Medi-Cal's Shifting Sands: What California's Reinstated Asset Limits Mean for Your Estate Plan
Seniors, disabled persons and those who care for them are feeling the whiplash yet again with the latest changes to Medi-Cal eligibility...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Aug 12
3 min read
Is Life Insurance a Good Estate Planning Strategy?
Yes, life insurance is an excellent and often indispensable estate planning strategy for a wide range of individuals, from those with...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jun 24
4 min read
Think You're Too Young for a Will? Think Again.
Waiting too long to create will can lead to loss of control over your legacy and your family's well-being. We get it. When you're...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jun 16
3 min read
Your Family's Future After a Stroke: Navigating Testamentary Capacity Through Careful Estate Planning
Cognitive decline after a stroke is a very common and significant issue, impacting a large percentage of stroke survivors. A stroke can...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jun 10
4 min read
Using Trusts to Avoid Probate
When it comes to planning the distribution of your assets after you pass away, avoiding probate is vital. The probate process in...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Apr 7
6 min read
10 Essential Steps to Safeguard Your Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan
In our fast-paced digital world, managing digital assets is just as crucial as protecting physical belongings. Since virtually everyone...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Mar 17
3 min read
Crafting Your Path to a Lasting Legacy: Your Guide to Estate Planning for Blended Families
Navigating estate planning can be particularly challenging for blended families. With multiple relationships and differing sets of...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Feb 21
4 min read
Revocable Living Trusts: What is a Trustee and What Do They Do?
A warm moment shared between a father and his adult son, highlighting the trust and responsibility often seen in family trustee roles....
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Feb 13
4 min read
Legal Options for Creating a Trust as an Undocumented Immigrant
Creating a trust can be an important estate planning tool for anyone wanting to manage their assets and ensure proper distribution after...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Feb 3
6 min read
What Happens When a Loved One Dies Without a Will: Navigating the Legal and Emotional Challenges
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,...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jan 30
5 min read
Common Estate Planning Questions Answered
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?
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jan 13, 2022
3 min read
How Estate Planning Can Prevent Elder Abuse
Credit: Richard Bell/Unsplash In California, “Elder Abuse” is defined as a crime involving the infliction of financial exploitation,...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Oct 27, 2021
4 min read
How Unmarried Same-Sex Couples Can Protect Their Families
SAME-SEX COUPLES CAN LEGALLY MARRY, BUT MANY REMAIN UNMARRIED In 2015, same-sex marriage was legalized in all 50 states and Washington,...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Aug 23, 2021
7 min read
Why Life Insurance Can Make a Big Difference in Estate Planning
Why Life Insurance Makes a Big Difference in Estate Planning. Use it strategically to pay funerals, debts, taxes, support minor kids.
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jul 13, 2021
5 min read
The Importance of Having a Will
Minor children are the ones most affected when a person dies without a will.
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jun 18, 2021
2 min read
How To Talk With Your Parents About Estate Planning
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...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jun 16, 2021
4 min read
Conservatorships in California
What is a Conservatorship? A conservatorship is a court proceeding in which a judge appoints a responsible person or persons (the...
Anna Jerden, Esq.
Jun 4, 2021
3 min read
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