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Who Needs An Advance Health Care Directive? — Estate Planning Basics

As people live longer, the chances of experiencing incapacity increase, and the advance health care directive becomes ever more crucial in avoiding disputes and providing a peaceful transition for end-of-life situations. It is often asked, why do I need an … Continue reading






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What Is So Bad About Probate and Why Should It Be Avoided? – Estate Planning Basics

  Again it is time to get back to basics. Avoiding probate is a primary reason to set up a living trust instead of a will . There are several reasons to avoid probate, and in California particularly the reasons … Continue reading






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What are the Benefits of a Living Trust? – Estate Planning Basics

  It is time again to get back to basics. You want an estate plan, but why go to the trouble of setting up a living trust? It may not be a good fit for everyone, but a living trust … Continue reading






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What is a Living Trust? – Estate Planning Basics

  It is time to get back to basics. “Trusts” or “living trusts” are confusing words for many setting up estate plans. Some think a trust is synonomous with a will. Others believe a trust is better than a will, … Continue reading






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