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    Important Estate Planning Terminology You Need To Know

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    Elder Law, Estate Lawyer, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Planning Lawyer, Probate Attorney

    Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. This being said, there are a lot of terms that can be confusing, especially if you're not familiar with them. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most important estate planning terms a…Read More

  2. Call to Action on Proposition 19

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    Estate Planning, Proposition 19, Real Estate

    Prop 19 - For the past few months, our Law Firm has been extremely busy strategizing with clients, creating trusts and transferring properties before Proposition 19 took effect.  As a refresher, Proposition 19, passed by California Voters last fall, eliminates the ability for families to retain the…Read More

  3. California Proposition 19, Its devastating effect on Your family and what to do before it’s too late!

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    Estate Planning, Legal updates, Prop 19, Proposition 19, Trusts And Wills

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 19 ITS DEVISTATING EFFECT ON YOUR FAMILY AND WHAT TO DO BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE   By JANIS A. CARNEY Attorney at Law Certified Specialist in Trusts & Estates* and Elder Law**   Although not yet final, it appears that on November 3, 2021…Read More

  4. Five Common Mistakes with “DIY” Estate Plans [CA]

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    Estate Planning, Legal Documents, Living Will, Protect Family, Trusts

    In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning documents. With the extension of some states’ stay in place orders, it may be tempting to create your own documents all on your own. Whether you are considering writi…Read More

  5. Four Reasons Your Will May Be Contested in Court, Protect Your Will from Unhappy Relatives

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    Contested Will, Estate Plan, Protect, Will

    Free Download- Will Formalities Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is poorly created or not frequently updated can be vulnerable to contestation. What is contestation? It is the formal objection to a will’s (or trust’s) val…Read More

  6. Don’t Risk it: Protect Your Finances from Coronavirus Complications

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    Caronavirus, Estate Planning, Finance, Financial Power of Attorney

    Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort in managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact their income—whether that’s because they are temporarily furloughed, find themselves suddenly without a job, or watching their investment and retireme…Read More

  7. Preparing for Coronavirus: The #1 Legal Document Every Adult Needs to Have

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    Advanced Healthcare Directive, COVID-19, Decision Making, Estate Planning, Prepare

    As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you or a loved one fall ill. One of the most important and relatively easy things…Read More

  8. Five Budget-Friendly Gadgets for Your Aging Parents

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    assistance, elderly, technology

    As a Millennial or Gen X-er, you understand the power of technology to make daily life easier. Unfortunately, your aging parents are frequently hesitant to adopt new tech, even when it could enable them to age in place for longer. Getting older adults to embrace new technology can be a challenge. Se…Read More

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    Understanding How the SECURE Act Affects You

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    Elder Law, Estate Planning Lawyer, Long-Term Care Planning, Trusts And Wills, Wills

    For most Americans, retirement is a crucial part of their life goals and plans. After working diligently for many years to provide for ourselves and our families, most of us want an easier period of time that we can spend doing the activities we want to do, regardless of work obligations. Whether th…Read More

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    5 Life Reminders to Develop an Estate Plan

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    Estate Planning Lawyer, Long-Term Care Planning, Trusts And Wills, Wills

    Estate planning is an essential legal and financial component of planning for the future. An estate plan designates who will make decisions for you, take care of your children, and receive your assets in case you become incapacitated or pass away. While you may not feel like you need an estate plan …Read More

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