Can A Trustee Be A Beneficiary?

When a person creates a trust, they must decide who will serve as their trustee to manage the trust. They […]

Is a Power of Attorney Valid After Death?

A Power of Attorney (or POA) is a legal document that authorizes another person to act on your behalf to

If you’re considering creating an estate plan, you may be wondering whether you should incorporate a no-contest clause. If you’re

Is a handwritten will valid in California? Our office is often asked this question when a loved one has died,

Can a spouse change a trust after death? You might be asking this question if you’ve created an estate plan

Disinheriting an heir is a sensitive matter and should be approached in a legally sound way. If not done properly,

Does California recognize common-law marriages? And what is an unmarried romantic partner entitled to receive after their partner’s death? It’s

Estate planning is sometimes criticized for using too much “legalese”, or language that only attorneys understand. Some legal language comes

The terms “heir” and “beneficiary” are sometimes used interchangeably in estate planning discussions. While both terms refer to people who

Many people in California may wonder: What is an estate? While some people associate the word with high wealth or