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Where Do It Yourself = Do It Wrong

September 24, 2019 by Timothy P. Murphy

An estate plan is an important part of one’s plan for the future.  Many realize that they need the assistance of an experienced and qualified attorney to assist them in their efforts.  Unfortunately, some folks will cut corners in their estate planning efforts in an effort to save a few bucks or because they think they are as smart as or smarter than their estate planning lawyer when it comes to drafting documents or both. Even with persons who were prudent enough to have their original plans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asset Protection Planning, Beneficiary Designations, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, General, Intestacy, Intestacy in California, Legacy Planning, Legal Education, Living Trusts, Living Will, Living Wills, Planning for Non-Citizen Spouses, Revocable, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Estate Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Planning Benefits, Estate Planning Documents, Estate Planning Information, Estate Planning Lawyer, Estate Planning Mistakes, Estate Plans that Work, living trust, Living Trusts, Probate, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts, Wills

Do I Need an Estate Plan? I’m Not That Old

August 14, 2019 by Timothy P. Murphy

We are often asked by prospective clients: “Do I need an estate plan?”  This is particularly the case for folks under 40 or 50, who just can’t imagine themselves dead or incapacitated. We are also often asked about planning by our clients who have adult children with assets and children of their own. As we all know, we can't and don’t know the future. Should a premature death or disability occur due to an unexpected injury or illness, having an appropriate plan in place will reduce needless … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Advanced Estate Planning, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Legacy Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Living Wills, Parents of Minor Children, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Estate Planning, Estate Planning Benefits, Estate Planning Documents, Estate Planning for Adult Children, Estate Planning for Children, Estate Planning for Parents of Minor Children, Estate Planning Goals, Estate Planning Information, Estate Plans that Work, Revocable Living Trust, Trusts

Is a Living Will the Same as a Living Trust?

March 2, 2016 by Timothy P. Murphy

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Though the names may be very similar, a living will and a living trust are not the same, nor do they serve the same purpose.  A living trust is a type of trust that holds and manages your assets while you are still alive, then distributes those assets to your beneficiaries upon your death.  A living will, on the other hand, is a term commonly used to describe a legal document that provides your instructions regarding the course of medical treatment you want followed if you become unable to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Living Will, Living Wills, Organ Donation Authorization Tagged With: avoiding probate, Estate Planning, estate taxes, living trust, Living Will

What Is a Northern California Living Will

April 28, 2015 by Timothy P. Murphy Leave a Comment

What Is a Northern California Living Will from Timothy Murphy If you don't have a living will, your closest relative would be forced to make this life or death decision on your behalf. Learn more about Northern California Living Will in this presentation.   … [Read more...]

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