Ask a Sacramento County Estate Planning Lawyer: “I Just Discovered a Long-Lost Sister. Can She Inherit Dad’s Estate?”
This may sound like a situation from a movie, but it happens more than you can imagine: a long-lost child appears after the death of their parent.
Folsom Estate Planning Attorney: Who Can Claim Death Benefits and How to Claim Death Benefits After the Loss of a Loved One
Money is usually the last thing that someone grieving over the loss of a loved one wants to think about. However, death comes with expenses, and most people haven’t taken the time to prepare for them.
Help! I Inherited a Timeshare. Now What?!
Many people love timeshares. That is, the option to be a part owner of a property which is used for getaways and vacations.
Actions Speak Louder than Words: When Will Oral Estate Agreements Be Enforced?
It’s always best practice for a person to write down one’s intentions for their property when they die. However, many people still die intestate (without a will), and their intentions aren’t known.
Folsom Will Lawyer: Types of Income You May Have Forgotten to Include in Your Will
When it comes to estate planning, most people think of streams of income that are typical, such as current employment, retirement plans, and bank accounts. These obviously need to be included. But, there are other, less obvious types of income that some people forget.
Folsom Estate Planning Lawyer: No One Likes to Hear This, But Chances Are You Will Face Disability
When you are young, or even middle-aged, it is hard to imagine that you could experience a disability. But, studies confirm that many of us will face at least a temporary disability some time during our lives.
Learn Why the New Federal Estate Tax Exemption Doesn’t Give You an Estate Planning “Pass”
Unless you were living under a rock, you most likely heard about the tax reform bill that was passed through Congress and signed by the President over the holidays.
Adverse Possession and Estate Planning: Avoid Squatters On Your Family’s Inheritance!
What comes to mind when you think of “adverse possession,” if anything? Do you think of squatters taking over a vacant house or a person continually encroaching on their neighbor’s yard?