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Remembering beneficiaries in estate planning
A surprising number of celebrities pass away without an estate plan. Everybody needs to look into the benefits of estate planning to help smooth the way when they die. Determining who will inherit your assets and putting this down on paper will help make the transfer...
Considerations when divorcing a narcissist in California
If you are divorcing a narcissist, you know just how challenging it can be. These individuals are masters of manipulation and can make your life difficult. However, it's possible to divorce a narcissist successfully. Educate yourself about narcissism A narcissist is...
Rising divorce rates for California entrepreneurs
While the divorce rate in California has declined in recent years, some professions may face a greater risk of ending their marriages, even when they initially wanted to stay together forever. While some divorces are caused by issues like abuse or infidelity and other...
How should you update your estate plan as a new grandparent?
Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Like all grandparents, you want to do everything you can to provide support to your grandchild and set them up for future success. Including them in your estate plan is one way of doing that. You can make sure that...
Will an estate plan protect my business?
Having an estate plan in place in the event of an untimely death can be an excellent method of protecting a personal business. You don't want to have worked for a lifetime only to lose a personal business that could be a family legacy and livelihood for generations to...
Tax season arrives for newly single ex-spouses
After a divorce, formerly married persons must adjust to single life. For some, the process could involve embracing less stressful responsibilities during their married days. Tax season might bring several new responsibilities that require careful attention. The...
Understanding child custody mediation in California
If you and your child’s other parent are involved in a custody dispute in California, the court will refer you to attend child custody mediation before you return to court. This process can help you resolve your conflicts and might help set the stage for more positive...
Maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship
Divorcing parents in California can make things easier for their children by carrying out a healthy co-parenting relationship. Here are some tips that can help you to achieve that goal. Be respectful of each other No matter what kind of divorce you and your spouse had...
When a will is not the best choice
Some Californians think that a last will and testament will cover everything when the time comes to leave accumulated wealth to heirs. While a will is an integral part of estate planning, this document doesn't work well in some situations. Limitations of a will...