What is a Revocable Living Trust and Why Would I Need it?
Saturday, 21 January 2023
When you pass away, your estate has to be administered, i.e., debts paid off, final taxes paid, final matters closed up, and assets distributed to heirs. Whether you have a will, a trust, or nothing at all determines how your estate will be administered after you pass away. There are many types of Trusts that
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What Happens If I Die Without An Estate Plan In California?
Friday, 06 January 2023
Whether you have a will, a trust, or nothing at all, the setup, or lack thereof, determines how your estate will be administered after you pass away. After you pass away, your life has to be closed up, so to speak, almost like closing a business. Debts will be paid or negotiated. Assets will be
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Estate Planning Process: What to Expect
Friday, 14 October 2022
The thought of hiring a lawyer can be daunting to some individuals. But when it comes to estate planning, your lawyer is not your adversary, your lawyer is your advisor and guide. Each lawyer has their own process when it comes to creating your estate plan, but it generally follows a similar outline. Initial Consultation
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What is a Special Needs Trust?
Sunday, 28 August 2022
A special needs trust (“SNT”) is a type of trust used to provide benefits to persons or beneficiaries with special needs. A major purpose of setting up a special needs trust is to provide benefits to an individual with special needs in order to supplement any benefits they may be receiving from MediCal, Supplemental Security
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Financial Power of Attorney: What is it for?
Friday, 24 June 2022
If you do not have legal capacity to make financial decisions on your own behalf, then how do your decisions get made? Who would be making those decisions? Without a comprehensive estate plan in place which includes a financial power of attorney, the remaining option is for a loved one to seek a conservatorship over
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Advanced Healthcare Directive: What is it for?
Tuesday, 14 June 2022
If you do not have legal capacity to make medical decisions on your own behalf, then how do your decisions get made? Who would be making those decisions? Without a comprehensive estate plan in place which includes an Advance Healthcare Directive, the remaining option is for a loved one to seek a conservatorship over you
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Will v. Trust: What is the Difference?
Tuesday, 07 June 2022
One of the most common questions people have is “What is the difference between a will and a trust?”. There are multiple differences between a Will and a Trust. In California, the major differences include: (1) probate avoidance, (2) cost and time, (3) privacy and (4) design options. Probate Avoidance Whether you have a will,
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Upcoming Networking Event: The Truth About Estate Planning
Wednesday, 20 April 2022
We are excited to announce that Alta Legacy Law will participate in a dynamic networking session in May, The Truth About Estate Planning. Learn More Wednesday, May 4th, join us at 7:30 am as the owner of Alta Legacy Law, Lindsay H. Altamirano, talks about the widely popular topic of estate planning. The Truth About
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The Importance to You and Your Loved Ones of Having an Estate Plan
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
According to a 2021 survey conducted by Caring.com, only 33 percent of adults in the United States have any estate planning documents such as a will or trust, despite the fact that approximately two-thirds of the respondents viewed such documents as somewhat or very important.1 Many respondents attributed their lack of estate planning to procrastination,
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Myths About Estate Planning
Saturday, 12 February 2022
Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it is not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with an estate plan requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This thought stops many people in their tracks. Others talk themselves out of seeing a qualified attorney to create
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