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Modern Estate Planning Blog

Elder Law & Special Needs Planning

19
Nov
19
Nov

Wills and Trusts Administration in Sacramento, CA

Wills and trusts administration in Sacramento, CA is an interesting aspect of estate planning law, and one that has a really important impact on the beneficiaries of an estate.

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17
Nov
17
Nov

Sacramento Elder Law Attorney Weighs in on Conservatorships vs. Powers of Attorney

As an elder law attorney in Sacramento with considerable experience, certain questions are asked over and over again.

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30
Oct
30
Oct

Sacramento Probate Lawyers Don’t Like Surprises

Sure, the typical probate lawyer in Sacramento, CA might like a surprise birthday party or an unexpected bit of good news, but when it comes to probate, the fewer surprises, the better.

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27
Oct
27
Oct

Estate Planning Bucket List for Those in Sacramento County, CA

We’ve pretty much all heard about “bucket lists,” but that term can take on a little bit of a different meaning when you’re a Sacramento County estate planning lawyer.

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16
Oct
16
Oct

Robin Williams, ‘Affluenza’ and Your Sacramento Estate Plan

The death of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams was a sad event for many, but those most struggling would be his children.

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13
Oct
13
Oct

Sacramento Estate Planning: It’s Not About You

Of course, any Sacramento estate planning lawyer’s goal is to satisfy the client; but in the long run, a lot of estate planning is focused on those who are left behind.

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12
Sep
12
Sep

How Estate Planning Now Can Avoid Burdening Your Children After You Die | Fair Oaks Trust Lawyer

Trust lawyers in Fair Oaks help all sorts of people deal with the subject no one wants to talk about—what happens after you die.

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09
Sep
09
Sep

Sacramento Estate Lawyer: How Long Does Your Last Will and Testament Need to Be?

Any estate lawyer in Sacramento will tell you that every person needs a will. Even if it is just to keep the peace within your family, a will is necessary.

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05
Sep
05
Sep

When Does a Power of Attorney End in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California estate lawyers are forever advising clients on the importance of powers of attorney.

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08
Aug
08
Aug

But I Don’t Live on an Estate! | Fair Oaks Estate Planning Lawyers

There’s this mistaken notion that estate planning lawyers in Fair Oaks, CA often have to confront that the only people who need their services are the very wealthy.

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27
Jun
27
Jun

What You Should Know about Your Parents’ Estate Planning in Fair Oaks

Talking to older or retired parents about their estate plan isn’t necessarily something we look forward to, but elder lawyers in Fair Oaks, CA have seen first-hand why it’s so important.

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23
Jun
23
Jun

Can Your Children’s Spouses Inherit from You? | Sacramento Will and Trust Lawyer

Will and trust lawyers in Sacramento see plenty of situations where parents who love their children are not entirely in love with their children’s spouses.

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03
Jun
03
Jun

Is Estate Planning Important for You? | Fair Oaks Trust Lawyer

While trust lawyers in Fair Oaks have seen first-hand how important the right legal documents are, we also understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to estate planning.

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02
Jun
02
Jun

Life Lessons and Values: How To Pass Intangible Wealth To Your Kids and Grandkids | Fair Oaks Estate Lawyer

Statistics show that 69% of parents have not yet named guardians for their minor children.

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02
Jun
02
Jun

Talking to Your Estate Planning Lawyer in Sacramento about Organ, Tissue, and Body Donation

Estate planning lawyers in Sacramento help California residents to make all kinds of decisions based on federal, state, and local laws.

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05
May
05
May

Seven Financial Mistakes Sacramento Estate Planning Lawyers See

Estate planning lawyers in Sacramento are in the business of helping their clients create the best financial strategy possible, not just for their heirs, but for themselves, as well.

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17
Apr
17
Apr

Estate Planning Lawyer In Sacramento Talks Conservatorships

Every once in a while, we see situations where some celebrity seems to be going off the deep end, and someone—usually a parent—is named as their “conservator.”

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14
Apr
14
Apr

Sacramento Elder Law Lawyer Says, “Medi-Cal Planning Can Save Inheritances”

When we meet with seniors, one of their top concerns is protecting their inheritance for their family should they ever require nursing home care.

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11
Apr
11
Apr

Should You Create Your Own Wills and Trusts in California?

Wills and trusts lawyers in Sacramento are finding that they often have to educate potential clients on the dangers of do-it-yourself estate planning products that can be found online.

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10
Apr
10
Apr

Should You Go It Alone or Hire A Sacramento Business Lawyer?

Businesses in the Sacramento area will almost always benefit from the services of a business lawyer.

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