Areas of Law
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Although we in southern California live busy lives, it is critical to take the time to plan for the future well being of our children and other loved ones.
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A Will is a legal document where you provide certain instructions to be carried out in the event of your death. Any individual …
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Unless property is in a trust, the transfer of some assets (regardless if listed in a will) requires court involvement.
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Asset protection is part of proper estate planning. Asset protection involves several different goals: to protect existing assets,…
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Families composed of stepchildren now outnumber traditional families according to the U.S. Census Bureau,…
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Family, as defined by the law, isn’t a one-size-fits-all definition in the world in which we live. The courts typically handle estate issues involving…