Manipulators are people who seek to take control or influence others in a clever and skillful manner. Often, it is at the expense of others since the manipulator is only out to look for their own interests. If your spouse is a master manipulator, life can get pretty...
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Can I be reimbursed during divorce for paying for my spouse’s education?
When filing for divorce, there are many factors to consider. Along with diving assets and liabilities, you must figure out things like child custody, who will retain ownership of the house and more. Some divorcing couples question whether they can be reimbursed for...
When should I request a supervised exchange in my child custody case?
Supervised exchanges occur when a neutral third party facilitates the child custody exchange with your child’s other parent. This is also called a monitored exchange. You may wonder if you should request a supervised exchange for your child custody case. Learn more...
Can I include stock options in my estate plan?
As part of their compensation packages, some employees receive stock options. These are good opportunities to have solid investments that can benefit them during retirement. Some people are curious as to how they can use these stock options to benefit their loved...
When Is A Handwritten Will Valid In California?
Handwritten wills, also referred to as holographic wills, are still fairly common. In California, this type of will is valid, whether witnessed or not, provided the signature and the main components are in the handwriting of the person who created it, also known as...
Are they coming for us next? How Dobbs affects the LGBT community.
JKZ has always been committed to civil liberties, including the LGBT community and Women’s reproductive rights. We are disheartened with the supreme court’s decision today and how it impacts not only our clients, but our community and our country. With that we wanted...
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...
