by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 12, 2017 | Estate Planning
It isn’t uncommon for California residents to write their own wills. However, there are several mistakes that people tend to make when doing so without the help of an attorney. For instance, it may be possible for individuals to forget to include their family...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 10, 2017 | Estate Planning
In the realm of estate planning in California, a new type of asset has appeared. Along with such assets as real estate, financial accounts, personal property and intellectual property, a person must now consider digital property assets as an item to account for in his...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 3, 2017 | Estate Planning
People in California who live together but are not married may want to consider creating estate plans. As part of an estate plan, each person can give the other permission to make medical decisions. Another reason for an estate plan is so that partners can inherit...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 29, 2017 | Estate Planning
When California residents are planning for the disposition of their estates, one of the most important factors in protecting the estate and its continuity can be involving heirs in the process. Especially in the case of high-value estates with significant assets,...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 22, 2017 | Estate Planning
California parents of children with special needs often have challenging, lifetime planning options to consider. Lifetime care, including support for housing, caregivers and other professional support, can have costs that run well into seven figures. There are various...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 20, 2017 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is used to ensure that assets are handled according to the owners’ wishes after they have died. For California same-sex couples, there may be issues that require additional consideration. Although the 2015 decision by the United States Supreme...
