Category: Wills & Trusts

A living trust should be reviewed every three to five years, or sooner when you experience major life changes, acquire new property, or when California law shifts in ways that may affect your plan. Regular updates help ensure your trust accurately reflects your wishes, names the right decision-makers, and protects the...

Planning for your family’s future means more than deciding who inherits your assets. If you have children who are still minors, you’ll want to ensure their inheritance is protected and managed responsibly. In California, leaving property outright to a minor can create complications, delays, and additional court oversight. A trust is often...

Estate planning can feel complex, especially when it comes to choosing the right type of trust. Many families in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley turn to trusts as a way to protect their assets, reduce taxes, and provide for loved ones. However, not all trusts operate in the same manner. The...

Life can change in an instant. A serious accident, whether it’s a car crash, a fall, or an unexpected medical event, can leave you unable to work and facing mounting expenses. In those moments, the last thing you want is for your family to be burdened with financial uncertainty or delays in accessing...

No one likes to think about the unexpected, but as a parent, preparing for it is one of the most loving and responsible things you can do. If something were to happen to you, would your children be financially protected? Would your assets be managed responsibly on their behalf? A trust can provide...

Why Power of Attorney Is Essential If You Work in a Dangerous Job A serious fall on the job. A car accident during a delivery route. A wildfire response that turns dangerous in seconds. For thousands of California workers in high-risk industries, these aren’t far-fetched scenarios — they’re real possibilities. And when something...

When you die, all property titled in your name or that you have an interest in becomes part of your probate estate. The probate court in the county of your residence oversees your estate. Probate is the legal process of distributing your property after your death. In this blog, our Palm...

Unfortunately, many people end up dying or becoming incapacitated without legal wills to guide their families through a difficult time. Besides the emotional difficulty of estate planning, having a lack of resources to allocate is also a factor that stops many people from creating a will.However, estate planning isn’t only for...

Though they are often lumped in with the things handled in an estate plan, you do not need an estate plan to prepare healthcare proxies. Where an estate plan addresses how you want your financial affairs handled after your death, a healthcare proxy (also known as an advance healthcare directive) provides instructions for...

Medical emergencies are usually the last thing that people want to think about in everyday life. But having a plan for any situation can provide you with invaluable protection and peace of mind. Writing out your wishes also makes it easier for your loved ones to care for you, even if you are...