Karen J. La Madrid
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Why should you set up a power of attorney designation?
Most adults know that they need to have an estate plan in place. What many don’t realize is that having powers of attorney designations is also important in estate planning. Most people need two of these designations – one for…
What happens during the probate process?
When you die with a will, it must be legally verified before execution. The entire process of administering your estate before passage to the beneficiaries is known as probate. A lot goes on during the probate process, and it can…
Estate planning when you have a loved one with special needs
f you have a loved one with special needs, you should tailor your estate plans to protect their interests. Leaving them their share of your estate through a will, or in the hands of their siblings may not be the…
What tax obligations arise during probate in California?
There are numerous legal and financial obligations that arise during estate administration. The personal representative of the estate must notify creditors about probate proceedings and resolve someone’s financial liabilities with estate assets. They will also need to handle tax obligations…
3 reasons middle-class adults decide to create trusts
Your California estate plan can be as simple or complicated as you want to make it. The more family members and assets you have to consider, the more involved your plan might become. For many people in California, a simple…
Thinking of using a DIY estate plan?
A quick search on the internet will bring up a variety of “do it yourself” estate planning websites. While you might be tempted to use a site like this to make your final plans, you could run into some serious…
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