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Can An Omitted Heir Still Claim An Inheritance In California

Can an Omitted Heir Still Claim an Inheritance in California?

When drafting a will, the testator will carefully select the people they want to inherit their assets. When a name is not included in a testamentary document, the exclusion is usually thought to be intentional. ThisREAD MORE >
Understanding California Powers Of Attorney

Understanding California Powers of Attorney

When you think about planning for the future, taking steps such as drafting a will or creating a trust probably come to mind.  Another important part of preparing is being ready if you can’t make decisionsREAD MORE >
Preparing For Incapacity

Preparing for Incapacity

It’s hard to be prepared to hear from your physician that your mental processes are declining.  For some, there may have been signs of a debilitating condition, and for others, an existing illness may have advancedREAD MORE >
What Does A California Power Of Attorney Do

What Does a California Power of Attorney Do?

When you hear of someone naming another person as their power of attorney, it sounds important and official, but it’s not exactly clear what this act does. Here is some information to help answer the question:READ MORE >

Study Shows Two Thirds of Americans Lack a Health Care Directive

An effective estate plan for many California families includes creating a durable power of attorney for health care directive. It appears, however, that two-thirds of individuals across the nation fail to do so. Generally referred toREAD MORE >