Talking to our parents or elderly loved ones about moving into a senior living community, such as a nursing home, can be difficult and should be approached with great care. While we want to provide our elderly relatives with the best support and care possible, sometimes we are unable to do so ourselves and need…
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How to Create a Valid Will in California
A Last Will and Testament, usually referred to as simply a “will,” can accomplish many things in your estate plan. It is perhaps best known for being the mechanism outlining how you wish your property to be distributed after you pass away. A will, however, can do much more. You can name the executor of…
Continue reading…In-Person Appointments Restart at OC Wills & Trust Attorneys
Irvine, CA (Law Firm Newswire) June 15, 2020 – OC Wills & Trust Attorneys, a prominent estate planning practice with several offices in Orange County, California, is, along with the other businesses and offices throughout the country, reopening its doors to in-person appointments. Eager though we are to welcome back clients we have provided with customized…
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A Look At What Can Happen If You Never Name a Guardian for Your Minor Child
How can I avoid a family feud over the care of my children? One of the greatest fears of any parent is what would happen to their children in the event of their unexpected death. While none of us wish to think of such a tragic occurrence, the reality is that accidents and illnesses claim…
Continue reading…The Importance of Health Care Directives
Estate planning involves establishing a series of legal documents that provide critical protections to you and your family’s future. It is about so much more than distribution of assets to beneficiaries, although that is a large part of it. Estate planning also involves establishing legal protections to ensure you receive the health care treatment you…
Continue reading…Marketing Your Estate Planning Firm In The Digital Age
These days, everything is on the internet. According to its latest survey, Google alone gets 70,000 searches per second, and with 90% of the search engine market share, it’s easy to infer that most, if not all, get their information and answers off the web. Suffice it to say, an online presence for any business,…
Continue reading…Be Sure Your Digital Assets are Included in Your Estate Plan
How can I pass down my bitcoin or other digital currencies to my heirs? Witnessing the death and illness overtaking the world as the coronavirus spreads has many people rushing to create an estate plan, or updating their existing plan. Ensuring that you have a complete, comprehensive, and up-to-date estate plan will offer you much…
Continue reading…Coronavirus Should Have You Considering These Estate Planning Essentials
Why is it so important to have a power of attorney? The coronavirus pandemic is sweeping the nation and causing a wave of illness and death in its path. The news today is fraught with ever dire reports about the number of people critically ill or dying due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the…
Continue reading…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…How To Choose An Estate Planning Lawyer
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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