How to Write a Will Without a Lawyer: Complete DIY Guide A will is more than just a legal document; [...]By Sandra McCarthy|2023-11-29T10:19:10-08:00November 29th, 2023|Categories: Wills, Estate Planning|0 CommentsRead More
Understanding Federal Estate and Gift Tax Rates in CaliforniaThe federal gift tax is a tax by the government that applies to either assets left by a decedent at their death or assets given by an individual during their lifetime. In essence, whether you give your assets away while you are still living, or give them away when you die, they are subject to a tax. Gift tax applies to lifetime gifts; estate tax applies to assets left at death. Read on to learn about the federal estate and gift tax and how it may affect your estate.By Sandra McCarthy|2023-06-06T08:00:51-07:00September 12th, 2022|Categories: Estate Planning, Probate|0 CommentsRead More
How to Buy and Sell Probate Real Estate in CaliforniaIn this article, we review how to probate real estate in California for informational purposes and can help you decide if you need a probate attorney's help.By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:39:27-07:00August 30th, 2022|Categories: California Courts, Estate Planning, Probate|0 CommentsRead More
Do I Need a Probate Lawyer in California?Wondering, "Do I need a probate lawyer in California to make my life easier?" The answer is sometimes "yes," but it really depends on your case.By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:39:45-07:00August 24th, 2022|Categories: California Courts, Estate Planning, Probate|4 CommentsRead More
What’s a Conservatorship of the Estate in California? It happens every day: while driving on a highway, [...]By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:40:42-07:00August 10th, 2022|Categories: California Courts, Estate Planning, Family Law, Probate|0 CommentsRead More
Is a Californian Advance Health Care Directive Part of a Living Will?If you want to do some estate planning, where should [...]By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:43:28-07:00June 27th, 2022|Categories: California Courts, Estate Planning|0 CommentsRead More
Estate Planning 101 for Californians: Here Are the Basics Do you have an estate plan? If you live [...]By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:51:28-07:00January 25th, 2022|Categories: California Courts, Estate Planning|0 CommentsRead More
What Is The Role of an Executor In Estate Planning?As the old adage goes, "Someone who fails to plan [...]By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:51:45-07:00January 19th, 2022|Categories: Estate Planning|0 CommentsRead More
SLAT Estate Planning: A Great Option for Large EstatesThere are many estate planning strategies out there, but which [...]By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:51:52-07:00January 17th, 2022|Categories: California Courts, Estate Planning, Probate|0 CommentsRead More
State Specific Estate Planning Laws for Californians: What You Need to Know Are estate planning laws the same in every state? [...]By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:52:10-07:00January 12th, 2022|Categories: Estate Planning|0 CommentsRead More