The do-it-yourself, or DIY, mentality is a common concept for people to save time, money and resources. More and more people know exactly what they want and would rather do it themselves instead of paying an outside contractor to try to get it as close to their vision as possible. Is the same true for…
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The Importance of Trusts
Do I need a trust if I have a will? Wills and trusts are two of the most important estate planning tools. It is a common misconception that if you make a will, your estate plan is complete. In reality, wills and trusts are two unique estate planning tools, with one not able to replace…
Continue reading…Knowing the Essentials of Estate Planning in Orange County
The Basics of Estate Planning with OC Wills & Trust Attorneys We know that nobody likes to dwell on all of the details that come with end-of-life planning. Because of this, we’ve made it our mission to serve the people of Orange County with professional, friendly, and compassionate legal services to make these crucial…
Continue reading…Focusing on Your Estate Plan in 2020
Why should making an estate plan be a part of your New Year’s resolution? As you kick off the New Year and step into a whole new decade, now is an ideal time to address the issue of estate planning. Creating an estate plan is critical to the protection of your hard-earned assets, your health,…
Continue reading…Avoid These California Estate Planning Mistakes
Regardless of your income or net worth, one thing’s for certain: you need an estate plan. Even if you aren’t wealthy, chances are you have at least one thing of value that you’d like to pass along to a loved one. Not only can an estate plan help maximize the value of the estate you’ll…
Continue reading…Here’s Why You Need an Estate Plan
There is a common misconception out there that only wealthy people need an estate plan. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Whether you make $10,000 a year or $1,000,000 a year, you absolutely must have an estate plan. In fact, if you have any assets at all, you need an estate plan to ensure…
Continue reading…Saving for Your Special Needs Child with a Trust
What are the benefits of using a trust to save funds for my special needs child? For the parents of special needs children, worries for the future abound. Having a child with special needs presents many challenges, not the least of which are financial. The current American healthcare system leaves many families with special needs…
Continue reading…13 Crucial Business Tasks To Do During The Start Of A New Year
The new year is here, and along with it comes an influx of new goals, resolutions and intentions. To achieve growth in the year ahead, there are a few crucial things small businesses can do in January to set themselves up for success. To find out more, we asked a group of Forbes Business Council…
Continue reading…Why Business Owners Should Think About Estate Planning Sooner Than Later
Running and owning a business is just like raising a child: Both are investments in the future and both require a lot of time, resources and effort to raise successfully. One can argue that you would treat your business like you’d treat a child; you’d want it to succeed even after you’ve passed on or…
Continue reading…16 Effective Ways To Encourage Strong Team Relationships
Businesses tend to operate better when the people on the team have strong bonds with each other. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to empower your team members to connect with each other and forge relationships that encourage smooth and successful collaboration in the workplace. We asked 16 members of Forbes Business Council to share…
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