Our Estate Planning and Probate Article Library

Our library articles contain vital information on living trusts, asset protection, incapacity planning, and probate requirements for California residents. Learn about what you must do, documents you will need, and deadlines you must meet in our online library.

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Four Reasons to Avoid AI Estate Planning Tools
Artificial intelligence programs could help you write a will for free, but the risks of relying on imperfect technology could outweigh the rewards.

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What Women Need to Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is a matter of practical necessity for married women and young professionals to protect their assets and preserve their independence.

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Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future From Uncertainty
Making an estate plan is often the only way for California veterans to ensure that their families and their finances remain safe from the threat of intestacy.

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Estate Planning in Your 60s: It’s Never Too Late to Get Started
It’s never too late to start estate planning, but adults in their 60s and 70s have to be more proactive than those who are younger. Our CA attorney explains.

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Estate Planning in Your 30s: It’s Not Too Early
While estate planning is rarely even a consideration for young adults, even a rudimentary plan can help families protect themselves from life’s uncertainties.

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Estate Planning for Military Families
Military estate plans do not always differ in detail from those of their civilian counterparts, but they must often accommodate urgent concerns.

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How Court Procedures Can Impact the Inheritance of a Child Born to Unmarried Parents
California parents need an estate plan that expresses their decisions about the inheritance rights of an illegitimate child. Our CA attorney explains.

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August 2023 Estate Planning Newsletter
Here is our August 2023 Estate Planning Newsletter. Click here to learn more about our California Estate Planning Law Firm.

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How the Uniform Partition of Heirs Act Could Help Resolve Inheritance-Related Disputes
The Uniform Partition of Heirs Act overhauls existing probate law by giving co-tenants the chance to “buy out” shareholders in an inherited property.

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Protect Your California Mobile Home From Uncertainty
California’s probate code can make it difficult to determine whether a mobile home is real property or personal property. Our California attorney explains.

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How to Plan Your Estate When You Remarry
A second or third marriage could promise a fresh start. However, you may need to create or revise an existing CA estate plan to protect your child’s inheritance

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The Importance of Estate Planning for Single Parents in the Golden State
Single parents often need an estate plan to ensure that their children remain protected from life’s many uncertainties. Our CA attorney explains.

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