Effective January 1, 2022, California Probate Code Sections 15800 and 16069 are amended by Assembly Bill 1079. The law changes affect trustees who assume their role when the settlor or trustor (the trust’s creator) becomes incapacitated. Typically, the person or persons who create a revocable living trust hold power to revoke the trust. However, when a person dies, their revocable…
Big Three from Episode #067: If you’re including any type of real estate in your estate plan, it’s vital to discuss with your attorney and understand how Prop 19 can impact you and your loved ones.Make sure your children are included in the discussion and planning process.Do not panic. There are workarounds and ways to protect your assets and beneficiaries.…
The California Department of Health Care Services recently announced new Medi-Cal resource numbers for 2021. In All County Welfare Directors Letter (ACWDL) 20-27 the Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA) was increased to $130,380 and the Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA) was increased to $3,260 for 2021. The CSRA is the amount of non-exempt assets that the spouse of a Medi-Cal applicant…
When people write down their assets in conjunction with their estate planning, they often overlook their digital assets. Digital assets are considered to be any electronic record that you own or control. This can include Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or other online accounts. It can also include cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, social media pages, online photos, email accounts, credit card rewards,…
Estate planning is not just for seniors. Ideally, as soon as you turn eighteen you should have some version of an estate plan because your parents are no longer automatically able to make decisions or act on your behalf. There are several reasons to create a power of attorney for finances once you turn eighteen. For example, the military helps…
If Proposition 19 is passed, does that mean I have to make changes to my estate planning documents? Listen to this short interview with Dayna Wilson of Keller Williams Real Estate and Kirsten Howe of Absolute Trust Counsel to find out. [Ad] Calling all neighbors in the Walnut Creek area and beyond! At Absolute Trust Counsel, we understand how unique…
It’s no secret that our most vulnerable population during this COVID-19 pandemic has been our seniors and older adults. They need extra protection and closer oversight because of the isolation they have been put in. The questions that remain include things like, “Who is there to make sure necessary care doesn’t fall through the cracks?” “How can I stay in…
