Each day, many parents with young children put off the important task of planning for the future. It can be easy to become busy with life’s everyday events. If you are a parent, you need to take the time to create an estate plan. This will allow you to make sure that your children are protected in the future. Are you unsure about the need for an estate plan? If so, consider the following questions: What will happen if you become disabled or die tomorrow? Who will care for your … [Read more...]
When Does a Living Trust Terminate?
Due in large part to the flexible nature of a living trust, it has become very popular to include at least one living trust in a comprehensive estate plan in recent years. As such, it is likely that you will find yourself involved with a living trust at some point in your life. You may also find yourself wondering when a living trust terminates. To help answer that question, we explain when and how a living trust terminates in California. What You Need to Know about Living Trusts It helps to … [Read more...]
Can Medi-Cal Take Your IRA?
Employer sponsored pension plans are all but a thing of the past. In addition, Social Security retirement benefits have not kept up with the cost of living. Consequently, many people now fund their own retirement through the use of tools such as an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). If you are one of those people, and you are now faced with the need to qualify for Medi-Cal to help pay for the high cost of long-term care, you may be wondering if your IRA is at risk. To help you plan ahead, we … [Read more...]
Clarity is Key to Planning
Clarity is essential in an estate plan. This article by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, examines the case of Tom Petty, what he did right and what he did wrong. It shows that clarity can avoid problems later. Clarity is Key to Planning … [Read more...]
Consequences of Modifying an Irrevocable Trust
Irrevocable trusts often can be modified. They can be modified under the Uniform Trust Code or a state law decanting. While these modifications may be determinative of the state law consequences, they may not determine federal tax consequences. Read this blog, by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, to learn more. Consequences of Modifying an Irrevocable Trust … [Read more...]
Why Crowdfunding May Cost You Medi-Cal Eligibility
Each year, crowdfunding websites raise money for causes. Did you know such a website could impact your eligibility to receive Medi-Cal? Read this blog by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, to learn how crowdfunding can impact Medi-Cal eligibility. Why Crowdfunding May Cost You Medicaid Eligibility … [Read more...]
Many Reasons to Plan
Each of us will die eventually. This article by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, looks at how planning can make our passing easier for our loved ones. Specifically, this article looks at how planning can maintain privacy for your loved ones. Many Reasons to Plan … [Read more...]
Understanding Revocable Living Trust Terms
If you’re researching the revocable living trust, you may be confused about some of the terms. It’s important to make sure that you understand all aspects of this estate planning tool so that you can properly use it in your plan. Take a look at the information below to learn more. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to discuss creating a revocable living trust, meet with an experienced, qualifief estate planning attorney. Trust document – Your trust document spells out all of your … [Read more...]
Deciding if Some You Love Needs a Care Facility
It can be heart wrenching to decide if a family member or friend you love can no longer safely live in their own home. It can be scary for that loved one to think about his or her care needs and possible new living environments. If you have concerns about a loved one , consider the following questions when determining care needs. If you need help, consult with an experienced and qualified estate and elder care attorney. Does your loved one have medical needs that require special … [Read more...]
Why Does My Trust Have a Name?
Your trust has a name and a birthday. Both are used to identify your trust for purposes of funding assets into the trust; financial institutions and trustees need to know how assets are owned because trustees only have authority over assets actually titled in the name of the trust. A trust’s title will look something like this: John Smith and Mary Smith, Trustees of the Smith Family Living Trust, dated July 1, 2019. Your trust’s birthday is the day you signed the trust papers. It … [Read more...]
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