Posts Categorized: Last Will and Testament

Last Will and Testament Trivia

Nov 15, 2011 / By: Lisa Kajani, Attorney at Law

Category: Estate Planning, executor, Last Will and Testament

If you got one or more correct – okay, even if you mention this entry - you are entitled to a 30-minute complementary consultation

National Estate Planning Awareness Week!

Oct 24, 2011 / By: Kim Thomas, paralegal

Category: Advance Health Care Directive, Estate Planning, Guardians, Irrevocable Trust, Last Will and Testament, Living Trust, Probate Court, Trustee, Will

On September 27, 2008, Congress recognized the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. This national recognition was prompted by the fact that over 120,000,000 Americans are without up-to-date estate plans, leaving...

Another benefit of having a living trust rather than a will alone: checks and balances

Oct 6, 2011 / By: Amanda Maggi, Esq.

Category: beneficiary, decedent, Estate Planning, executor, Last Will and Testament, Living Trust, Trustee, Will

So, if you are not sure who to pick for guardians of your minor children and who to manage your money--your childrens' money--after your death you can choose different people for both and you don’t...

Unconventional Will Distributions

Jun 2, 2011 / By: Kim Thomas, paralegal

Category: beneficiary, Estate Planning, executor, Last Will and Testament, Probate

It is a misconception that a Last Will is only needed by people who own real property or who have a sizeable estate. Today, it is necessary for everyone to leave a Last Will...

“Modern Family,” Age Old Question—who is worthy enough to be guardians of our children if we aren’t here?

May 11, 2011 / By: Rochelle Falk, Marketing & Client Relations Director

Category: California Courts Self Help Center, Codicil, Estate Planning, General, Guardians, Guardianship, Last Will and Testament, Modern Family, Probate Court, Will

Last night after we (finally!) got our children to bed, my husband and I collapsed on the couch to watch a few minutes of television (catch up on our DVR’ed shows—as those of you...

When will does the “reading of the will” take place?

Mar 22, 2011 / By: Amanda Maggi, Esq.

Category: beneficiary, Last Will and Testament, Probate, Reading of the will, Will

Once located, the document itself provides some direction regarding the next steps. A valid will appoints an executor and a trust lists successor trustee(s) to administer the estate/trust. Whoever is listed in the...

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Posts Categorized: Last Will and Testament

Last Will and Testament Trivia

National Estate Planning Awareness Week!

Another benefit of having a living trust rather than a will alone: checks and balances

Unconventional Will Distributions

“Modern Family,” Age Old Question—who is worthy enough to be guardians of our children if we aren’t here?

When will does the “reading of the will” take place?

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