You can pass down personal property in your estate plan. The property doesn’t even have to have a lot of monetary value. If you have something of sentimental value to pass on to a friend or family member who would appreciate it, you can do that! A Woodland Hills trust…
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A grantor trust is a trust that you can set up and stay in control of. Not every trust allows the person who originally set it up to retain full control, so many people find this to be a useful estate planning tool. If you want to learn more about…
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Making an estate plan is always a good idea, but it’s practically a necessity for someone with a blended family. If you have stepchildren for whom you want to leave assets, you absolutely need to have some kind of plan in place that mentions them and makes them your beneficiaries.…
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If you want to transfer ownership of your home to your children, there are a few different ways to go about it. Every family’s situation is different and each method of changing ownership comes with its own considerations, so we don’t recommend trying to do this on your own. Instead,…
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For the most part, what you want to do with your assets when you pass away is up to you. If you want to disinherit a family member, it’s usually your right to. However, there are some state laws that you should be aware of before you make any decisions.…
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Estate planning is an important process for everyone. Estate Planning Awareness Week is here to remind us of this from October 17th through the 23rd. If you have not made any plans of your own, fix that by contacting a Woodland Hills, California estate planning attorney from our firm. We…
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