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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How Inflation May Impact Estate Planning
Today’s inflation rates are at record highs. If you have an estate plan, you need to consider how inflation could impact your legacy. Our CA attorneys explain.

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How U.S. Citizens Abroad Can Benefit From Estate Planning
Most expatriates are familiar with the necessity of reporting foreign income to the IRS, but few protect their estates from taxation. Our CA attorneys explain.

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California Estate Planning During a Recession or Crisis
A comprehensive estate plan allows you to minimize existing risk while pre-empting future threats to your assets. Our CA attorneys explain.

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Using a Video Will in Your California Estate Plan
While some states accept videotaped wills as legally binding, California only recognizes written wills as valid estate planning documents. Our attorneys explain

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August 2022 Estate Planning Newsletter
Here is our August 2022 Estate Planning Newsletter. Click here to learn more about our California Estate Planning Law Firm.

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Including Cryptocurrency in Your California Estate Plan
Cryptocurrency is both a potentially valuable and highly volatile investment that demands a modern, professionally made estate plan. Our CA attorneys explain.

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The Uses and Disadvantages of California Codicils
A codicil might seem like a simple way to alter an existing estate plan. However, codicils can cause more problems than they solve. Our CA attorneys explain.

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July 2022 Estate Planning Newsletter
Here is our February 2022 Estate Planning Newsletter. Click here to learn more about our California Estate Planning Law Firm.

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Leaving Gifts to Grandchildren in California
Grandparents often try to help their grandchildren by naming them as beneficiaries in a will. Our lawyers explain why that can cause problems.

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The Benefits of California SLATs
A SLAT uses estate law and federal gift exemptions to provide a spouse with life-long access to trust assets. Our California estate attorneys explain.

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June 2022 Estate Planning Newsletter
Here is our February 2022 Estate Planning Newsletter. Click here to learn more about our California Estate Planning Law Firm.

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Valuing and Appraising Items in California Probate
While not all estate assets need to be valuated, some require the input of a probate referee or expert appraiser. Our California lawyers can help.

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