You’ve likely seen ads, myriad online pitches and extended infomercials (some of them featuring tier-one celebrity figures) touting the alleged virtues of reverse mortgages.The information surrounding such financial vehicles is vast and detailed, and...
Month: January 2020
The average inheritance for the 1% is $4.8 million
When talking about the richest people in the world, it's common to hear them referred to as the "1%". This simply references the fact that they are in the top 1% in terms of wealth. You can be very, very wealthy and be in the top 5% or the top 10%, so this is just a...
Some key considerations re contesting a will
Probated wills in California sometimes result in interested parties – heirs, beneficiaries, loved ones, charitable foundations, close friends and more – being ecstatic with the outcome. That happy state of affairs generally means that expectations were...
Estate planning often focuses on far more than just the kids
Any proven estate planning professional certainly appreciates that the kids, their offspring and even generations beyond that loom large in parents’ future-directed planning decisions. After all, estate planning strategies are centrally about transferring wealth...
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Even a fortune can disappear without sound estate planning
Some figures baffle.Like the speed of light. Like the age and size of the universe. And like estimates pegging the personal fortunes of America's richest families.Consider this imagery relevant to the storied Vanderbilt family for a moment: a pile of money equaling...
Broad, measured thinking out of the box promotes sound estate planning
"You own this." Those words might sound frightening to a would-be California estate planner, but they are actually meant to promote a feeling of empowerment rather than intimidation. It is no secret that legions of...
Remarrying couples unquestionably need to focus on estate planning
Many remarrying California individuals fail to timely consider and update existing estate plans to reflect new realities.Don't be one of them. Many remarrying California individuals fail to timely consider and update existing estate plans to reflect new...
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