As you begin to declutter your garage, empty out your closets of old clothes from a decade ago, and freshen up your home this Spring, it may be the perfect time to do a little “life cleaning” to ensure your life planning documents are in order, up to date, and have reflected any life events in the past few years.…
When planning your estate, providing your trustee with essential passwords and information about your assets can save your loved ones significant time, stress, and legal hurdles (expense!) in creating a seamless trust administration after you become incapacitated or pass away. Proper preparation ensures your estate is managed smoothly and according to your wishes. Below are the top 10 types of…
One of the noteworthy pieces of legislation passed in 2024 was Assembly Bill 2016 (AB 2016), which aims to address accessibility, efficiency, and fairness within California’s probate procedures. Probate is the court process through which a deceased person’s assets are administered and distributed to beneficiaries and heirs. It can be a complex, time-consuming, and expensive process. AB 2016 seeks to…
