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Estate Planning Tools on A Budget

For young families who are barely meeting their expenses, estate planning can seem unnecessary. Why, they wonder, should they make plans for their estate when it doesn't seem like they have much anyway?

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How to Create Stability for Your Bay Area Family in These Tumultuous Times

Nobody likes to think about estate planning, especially when you're in your 20s and 30s. Life is busy and the odds are in your favor that you won't really need an estate plan for decades to come.

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The Risks of Not Having an Advance Health Directive During the Pandemic

The novel coronavirus is raging across the world. As people shelter in place and isolate, many are wondering, “Do I need to review my estate plan?” Yes, now is the perfect time to review your estate plan and make any necessary changes.

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Now Is a Good Time to Review Your Estate Plan

The novel coronavirus is raging across the world. As people shelter in place and isolate, many are wondering, “Do I need to review my estate plan?”

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Top Three Reasons Why You Need a Lawyer for Probate

Do I need a lawyer for probate? This is a question you may ask yourself when going through estate issues. Probate is a court process that is often lengthy and complex.

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Why You Should Revise Your Estate Plan Under the SECURE Act

The SECURE Act is a bipartisan piece of legislation that went into effect on January 1, 2020. It is the first major piece of legislation passed concerning retirement since 2006.

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Five Benefits of Hiring Our Oakland Estate Planning Attorneys

One of the most commonly held misconceptions is that “anyone can write their own will.” While do-it-yourself (DIY) will packages are available online, many people make serious mistakes when attempting to create their own estate planning documents.

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4 Key Components to California Estate Planning

Many people believe that only the rich need an estate plan. This is not the case. Even if you do not have many assets, you still have an estate. As such, it is important to plan for what happens to that estate once you are gone.

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5 Reasons to Consider a Revocable Living Trust

Most people believe that simply drafting a will is enough to protect their estate and their loved ones when they are gone. Yet, a solid estate plan involves more than just drafting a Last Will and Testament.

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Living Trusts vs Wills: Understanding the Difference

One of the most important decisions you can make in life is what will happen to your estate and your loved ones after you are gone. Many people think a will is enough to protect their loved ones from probate, but a living trust has major advantages.

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