Tag: estate planning

Most people think that wills and estate planning are just for wealthy people who own a lot of property and have substantial investment accounts.  But that is a misconception. Even people that do not hold a lot of assets should contact a California estate attorney to ask questions about what a will can accomplish.  Of course, no one wants to think of their own mortality,…

Many people avoid taking steps to put an estate plan in place because they do not want to think about what will happen to them when they die or become unable to care for themselves.  However, it is always a good idea to make sure you have arrangements in place to ensure that there is a smooth transition when that day does come. At the Leiva Law…

You know that estate planning is going to be a breeze. Why? You don’t have children, so you feel as if there is nothing you have to worry about. The same rules don’t apply… right? A huge percentage of people say they don’t have a will and are not sure how their estate will be divided when they pass away….

You may worry that there is no fair way to create your estate plan and still ensure that it includes everybody in equal measures. When it comes to equal measures, you may wonder: How can I keep everyone happy when it comes time to have my assets divided among many? Inheritance is one of the most difficult things to plan…