What might interfere most with your expectation as an adult child that mom and dad’s estate plan is going to leave you with “X” amount of money?In other words, what might most reasonably derail your decidedly confident view and turn that inheritance...
Bay Area Estate And Tax Planning Law Firm
Month: July 2018
The elderly often refuse to believe in undue influence
Your parent, nearing the end of his or her life, suddenly has a new love interest. The person is far younger than your parent, and you feel skeptical. That is confirmed when you meet the person and spend time with the two of them together. It seems clear to you that...
As an estate planner, do a favor for your family: communicate
Mum’s the word.We all know that expression, right? It slides in nicely along something like, “Keep it close to the vest.” The bottom line stressed in such adages is reticence, a pulling back, a strategy of silence in lieu of overt willingness to...
Why do misconceptions abound with estate planning?
Some California individuals and families that contact experienced estate administration attorneys do so forearmed with a fair bit of relevant knowledge and an attendant appreciation concerning a need to timely act.Estate planners obviously appreciate that. It makes...
Avoiding family feuds is possible with a good estate plan
When you have several heirs and people who could potentially question your will, the best thing you can do is to create a strong estate plan and to discuss it with those who are to benefit from it. You may already understand that estate plans are there to provide...