Some California residents own homes in other states. It could be just over the border in Arizona or Nevada. Or it could be in a much more distant location. When owning homes in two states, it is important to take estate planning into consideration.
Year: 2017
Estate Planning Is For Everyone
Many people think that estate planning is only for people with large estates. In trust, planning can provide protection for everyone regardless of their estate.
Trusts Are Legally Enforceable Documents
Trusts are a common and powerful estate planning tool. It is important for everyone involved to remember that a trust is a legally enforceable document.
Don’t Forget To Check Your Beneficiary Designations
When making or reviewing an estate plan, it is important to remember to check the beneficiary designations on your financial accounts.
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Estate Planning At The End Of Life
It is common for people to get their estate in order at the end of their life. Without an estate plan, heirs may need to pay avoidable taxes, spend time in probate, or even lose their inheritance altogether.
Artists Have Unique Estate Planning Needs
While everyone should have an estate plan, artists are just one category that often have special estate planning needs.
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What’s Love Got To Do With It? Valentine’s Day And Estate Planning
Valentine’s Day is for lovers! So what does estate planning have to do with Valentine’s Day?
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Match The Celebrity To The Estate Planning Mistake
Nobody is immune from estate planning mistakes, not even wealthy and successful celebrities and politicians. Let’s see if you can match the mistake to the right celebrity.
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Pass Property Along Privately
Many people understand that a will is important to pass on property to your heirs. However, most people do not understand that a will is a publicly available document.
Eight Unconventional Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
In case you missed all store displays and radio ads for jewelry and romantic getaways, Valentine’s Day is coming up.
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