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Seeking legal guidance while grieving may seem overwhelming. Losing a loved one can cause depression and put you in a state of shock, especially if the death of the loved one is sudden. This makes a reliable support system vital. The grief might push you to isolate...
Initially, only you, your trustee, and your attorney will see your will and trust. Naturally, most people do not want to share copies of their will and trust with their family, as it can lead to conflict. On the other hand, it could help reinforce your intentions...
Fusing the words “blind” and “trust” in relation to your assets sounds unsettling, but it actually makes sense in some situations. As the name suggests, a blind trust is a type of living trust when a grantor and their beneficiary are blind about how a third-party...
Business in California is booming. The State of California Employment Development Department states that during the second quarter of 2022, there are over 1.6 million businesses in the state. These range in size from having 1 to over 1,000 employees. Those who are...
No matter how successful a business is, one wrong move and an owner’s hard work comes tumbling down. This is why a business owner must ensure that the company is in the best hands, even if they are no longer in the picture. Succession planning benefits organizations,...
Dividing a loved one's estate after they pass can be long and tedious. If a will indicates their wishes, the surviving family members would better know what to do next. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, the deceased has no will, and the family must let...
What goes through your mind when you hear the word “trust”? If the idea of “trust fund babies” – individuals who are independently wealthy thanks to a trustor (often their parents) setting aside a whole bunch of cash to set their kid up for life – popped up in your...
One of the first things you’ll have to decide when you’re opening a business is what type of legal structure it will have. Many small businesses are set up as sole proprietorships or limited liability companies. There are some very important distinctions between these...
While not every estate in California will go through the complicated probate process, there are instances where it is required. Even when a there is a will. Probate is expensive and it can be extremely time consuming, not to mention you will have less control over the...
It could be stressful for a family to go through the legal process of probate when they are still grieving the loss of their loved one. However, it is essential to go through the decedent’s assets and properties for proper distribution. Fortunately, some assets are...