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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Making a Holographic WillHolographic wills can be easy to make, but they have some potential disadvantages. Learn more here.
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A Truly American Thanksgiving Feast! - November 2021 NewsletterA Truly American Thanksgiving Feast! When I was growing up in a small farm town in Southern New Jersey, Thanksgiving was always one of my favorite days of the year. Of course, there was the sheer natural beauty of seeing the tree leaves change color and carpet the ground with shades of yellow, orange and brown. And all the pumpkins - - each rivaling the next in shape and size - - literally sprouting up from all the local fields. But, what I remember most about Thanksgiving was the feast - - of football!
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Your Legal Options for Challenging a WillCalifornia allows people to challenge the validity of a will, but you must have very specific reasons for doing so. Learn more here.
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Happy 40th Birthday, KMO! - October 2021 NewsletterCelebrate our 40th Birthday! On October 17th, our Law Firm of Kavesh, Minor & Otis (“KMO”) will mark a milestone in our history, our 40th Birthday! In looking back at our lengthy journey, it is humbling to see just how far we have come.
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Deciding If a Totten Trust Is Right for YouA Totten trust can help you pass cash to loved ones without the need for probate. However, these trusts can have distinct drawbacks. Learn more here.
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You're Never Too Old and It's Never Too Late - September 2021 NewsletterHere’s an interview with Mr. Kavesh and Kristina about this decision to go back to school that we thought was worth a share.
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When You Should Rewrite Your Will CompletelyWhile changing your will to include a codicil may seem easier, it is often simpler and safer to redraft your will outright. Learn more here.
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A Glossary of Important California Probate TermsIf you are beginning probate, here are some of the most common and important California probate terms you are likely to encounter in court.
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Creating a Special Needs TrustA special needs trust can help California parents protect their children’s well-being while ensuring they can still get government assistance.
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My “Summer School” Education - August 2021 NewsletterWith school still out and kids on summer break, I’m reminded of some interesting and formative summer experiences of my childhood, growing up in a small, rural farm town in South Jersey (Don’t believe there’s farmland in New Jersey? Well, my hometown’s name is “Vineland”!).
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Britney's Song Can Teach Us a Lesson - July 2021 NewsletterWith Britney Spears’ terrible, unseemly conservatorship matters splashed all over the press, it’s hard not to know about her plight. Many people sympathize with the #FREEBRITNEY movement. Others find her sad story to be merely entertaining. Regardless of how you may feel about Britney and her very public dilemma, there’s a lesson here for all of us.
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What to Know About Inventorying an Estate in CaliforniaIf you have been appointed the representative of a California estate, inventorying the decedent’s assets is among your most important responsibilities.
