What Is Fair in a Second Marriage and Estate Planning? Multiple marriages are often a fact of life. According [...]By Sandra McCarthy|October 13th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning, Probate|0 CommentsRead More
Estate Planning Solutions: Your Complete Guide Bestselling author Jen Lancaster said, “There’s nothing fun about [...]By Sandra McCarthy|October 11th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning|0 CommentsRead More
What Exactly Is GRAT Estate Planning? Archbishop Richard Cushing once said, “Always plan ahead. It [...]By Sandra McCarthy|October 6th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning, Probate|0 CommentsRead More
The Basics of Estate Planning and Administration According to author Henrietta Newton Martin, "To curtail complications [...]By Sandra McCarthy|September 29th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning, Probate|Comments Off on The Basics of Estate Planning and AdministrationRead More
What Is Probate Estate? As a popular saying attributed to Japanese writer Haruki [...]By Sandra McCarthy|September 20th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning, Probate|Comments Off on What Is Probate Estate?Read More
Start Planning with Our Easy California Estate Planning Questionnaire Everyone needs an estate plan. It doesn’t matter if [...]By Sandra McCarthy|August 25th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning|Comments Off on Start Planning with Our Easy California Estate Planning QuestionnaireRead More
What If the Executor Does Not Probate the Will in California? Most of us have no idea when we’re [...]By Sandra McCarthy|August 9th, 2021|Categories: California Courts, Estate Planning, Probate|Comments Off on What If the Executor Does Not Probate the Will in California?Read More
How Long Does Probate Take in California? If you know anyone who has gone through the California [...]By Sandra McCarthy|August 4th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning, Probate|2 CommentsRead More
What Are Non-Probate Assets, and How Do They Affect Your Estate Planning? Probate is no picnic to those who are [...]By Sandra McCarthy|July 28th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning, Probate|6 CommentsRead More
The Difference Between Joint Tenancy and Community Property With Right of SurvivorshipRight of survivorship is an important legal right that allows property owners to keep property in the event of the co-owner's death. Some states offer right of survivorship in the form of community property. However, community property with right of survivorship has additional restrictions and different tax implications than joint tenancy. Read on to learn more and determine which type of co-ownership is right for you. By Sandra McCarthy|April 7th, 2021|Categories: Estate Planning|53 CommentsRead More