As a burgeoning entrepreneur, your primary focus is likely scaling your business and achieving financial success. However, it is important not to overlook the significance of estate planning in safeguarding your hard-earned assets and ensuring the smooth transition of...
Year: 2023
FAQs about estate planning in California
Caring.com reported that as many as 2/3 of Americans have no estate plan in place. If you are one of the 1/3 of Americans who started planning their estate, you know that it is an important aspect of financial and personal preparation. For many, the process can seem...
How does estate planning protect your family?
Life is unpredictable, and while you cherish every moment with your loved ones, you also want to ensure their security and comfort when you are no longer around. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that more than 300,000 Californians die each year....
5 reasons you need a power of attorney in your estate plan
Planning for the future means taking steps to protect your well-being and the well-being of your loved ones. An important tool in this planning is a power of attorney. Including a power of attorney in your estate plan can offer you peace of mind, and it is helpful to...
Why you still need an estate plan if you have no children
Having a California estate plan put together helps ensure that you have plans in place should the unexpected occur. It also gives you a way to choose who you want to take ownership of your assets after your death. Yet, many people neglect to put estate plans together,...
The importance of updating your estate plan when you change jobs
Estate planning is an ongoing process that should evolve as your life changes. One of these changes is switching jobs, which often brings shifts in financial status and benefits. This transition can affect various elements of your estate plan. Therefore, updating your...
Signs of undue influence when loved ones create an estate plan
Creating an estate plan is a personal and often private process. It is important to make sure that your loved ones have the freedom and capacity to make their own decisions. Undue influence during estate planning can lead to questionable or even illegal outcomes....
What is the federal estate tax exemption?
According to CNBC, 67% of Americans in 2022 did not have an estate plan. Estate planning, while a challenging task, remains an essential part of securing your family's financial future. This is because careful financial planning puts your money and assets into your...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
Creating an estate plan is a crucial part of preparation for end of life matters. The first step: actually create the plan itself. But the work does not end there. After creating an estate plan, it is important to keep it updated along with the changes in your life....
Consequences of dying without a will in California
Planning for the distribution of assets after death is an important aspect of estate planning. However, not everyone takes the time to create a will. In California, dying without a will, also known as dying intestate, can have significant consequences. This article...