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People with pets or companion animals usually want them to live long and happy lives. For older adults, those with serious medical challenges and those who own particularly long-lived animals, adding them to an estate plan may be necessary. Some people include their...
People who are setting up an estate plan often focus heavily on handing their assets down to their beneficiaries, but that’s not the only consideration. When crafting yours, you will also have to think about what will happen if you become incapacitated. One of the...
It is important to update your estate plan periodically. One time when you may want to do so is after a serious medical diagnosis, like a cancer diagnosis. One way to address your future medical concerns is to use an advance health care directive. This is essentially...
A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to choose an agent to handle your financial or legal matters on your behalf. It is designed to provide structure and control over how decision-making authority is transferred. The scope and function of a power of...
Advance health care directives provide instructions about medical priorities and can authorize a trustworthy person to make medical decisions on behalf of someone who is too ill or injured to advocate for themselves. Living wills, physician orders and powers of...
Conservatorship in California is similar to adult guardianship in other states. When individuals become incapacitated and incapable of managing their own affairs, other adults can request authority from the courts to support that individual. Most people do not want to...
An advance health care directive, also known as a living will in some locations, is a very valuable estate planning document. It helps protect individuals from scenarios in which they might receive medical care that contradicts their personal wishes if they’re...
Thinking about the future is not always easy. Many people put off creating a will because life feels too busy or because they assume there is still plenty of time. But when someone passes away without a will in place, the decisions about their estate do not pause....
Lawsuits sometimes occur due to issues regarding a person’s estate. Families sometimes pursue probate litigation because a personal representative or trustee does something unethical. Other times, concerns about the estate plan could lead to a lawsuit. Interested...
Estate planning is an important step in protecting your family, your assets and your personal wishes. Many people delay this process because it feels overwhelming or because they believe it only applies to those with significant wealth. In reality, estate planning is...
