What happens if I die without a will? If you die without a will you will not be able to choose who receives your assets. Instead, your closest relatives or heirs inherit your wealth according to intestate succession laws. Intestate succession laws control which surviving family members of the decedent inherit their assets after probate when the person did not leave a will. The statutory [...] By Sandra McCarthy|February 12th, 2021|Estate Planning FAQs, Will FAQs|0 Comments Read More
Why have a trust? The biggest benefit of having a trust is that it avoids probate. In California, estates with real property or estates valued over $166,250 usually have to be settled through some type of formal court probate process. This process is very costly and can take from 5 to 7 months to complete. With a trust, administration [...] By Sandra McCarthy|February 12th, 2021|Estate Planning FAQs, Living Trust FAQs|0 Comments Read More
Who needs an estate plan? You should have an estate plan if: You are the parent of a minor or disabled child. You have property that you care about. You care about your health care treatment. By Sandra McCarthy|February 11th, 2021|Estate Planning FAQs|0 Comments Read More
What is included in A People’s Choice’s Flat Fees? Our flat fees cover all document preparation as specifically outlined in our Contract For Services. Our flat fees always include a courtesy allocated amount of communication via email. This allocation should adequately cover most client's email needs. Our business strategy in offering competitive pricing is based on our volume of document preparation. We understand that clients [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 28th, 2014|Estate Planning FAQs, LLC FAQs, General FAQs|Comments Off on What is included in A People’s Choice’s Flat Fees? Read More