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01
OCT
2018

The Differences Between First-Party and Third-Party Special Needs Trusts

Special needs trusts are set up to provide for the care of loved ones with special needs and to ensure that they remain eligible for government assistance. The federal government has strict rules about how much property a person with special needs is allowed to own and still...
10
SEP
2018
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Can You Appoint Yourself the Trustee of Your Own Trust?

Every trust will have at least three roles connected to it: 1) the settlor or grantor of the trust who funds the trust; 2) the beneficiaries of the trust who receive the benefit of the trust; and 3) the trustee who manages the trust property for the benefit of the beneficiaries....
30
AUG
2018
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Can I Create or Modify a Will or Trust During a California Divorce?

Divorce is a key turning point in a person’s life in which it is important to think about updating their estate planning. As people go out of your life, new people come into your life, and what property you own may radically shift, it is common sense that you will want to take a...
11
JUL
2018

3 Dangers With Creating Your Own Will

Just type “wills” into Google, and you will be bombarded with advertisements offering to sell you a discount do-it-yourself package at a fraction of the cost of working with an estate professional to create a will. Saving money is good, right, so what could the problem be with...
06
JUL
2018

5 Questions to Think About When Devising (Gifting) Your Home in a Will

For many Americans, their most valuable asset at the time of their death is the home in which they live. Of course, when you pass away, you will no longer need a home to live in, thus deciding what should happen to your home is one of the most important decisions you will want to...
15
JUN
2018

Can I Instruct How My Will Beneficiaries Can Use My Property and/or Money in California?

A primary aspect of estate planning is helping to shape the lives of loved ones, family members, and charitable causes you care about after you have passed by providing them with security, stability, and the funds and/or property that will be useful to them in fulfilling their...
05
JUL
2016
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What is a Living Trust? Do I Need One?

Making sure loved ones are provided for after death is the number one priority for many people. One of the biggest concerns in estate planning is ensuring that your heirs inherit exactly what you intend after you pass. Living trusts are valuable tools that can help you control...
01
MAR
2016

Fight Over an Inheritance? Here’s How a Probate Attorney in Pasadena Can Help You

  Settling an estate or will can be stressful, especially when disagreements among surviving family members arise because of estate disputes. Depending on your situation and the nature and intensity of the fighting over an inheritance, you may benefit by speaking with an...
11
JAN
2016

Benefits of a Special Needs Trust

Carol Morgan’s son has Downs Syndrome. While Carol marvels at her son’s ability to adapt, she sometimes worries that Daniel will not be properly supported when she is gone. Her anxiety is shared by hundreds of thousands of parents around the country. Ease of Mind with a Special...
21
DEC
2015
Creating a Special Needs Trust for a Loved One

Creating a Special Needs Trust for a Loved One

Planning ahead for one’s legacy can be complicated. Estate planning becomes all the more challenging for families with special needs children. If you have children or other close relatives with special needs, you want to ensure he or she is cared for when you are gone.   It...
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