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Conservatorship in California
Conservatorship is a significant legal process in California. It creates a legal relationship and set of duties that one person must exercise in order to
Two estate planning documents college students should have
While the fall semester on college campuses may look different this year, this does not change the need to consider the present and future needs
Flexibility and many benefits of a charitable trust
Effective estate planning promotes distinct and multiple goals. One central aim on the mind of many planners is asset protection. Another is family legacy and
Basics of special needs trusts
Estate planning can be complicated, but ensuring that one’s wishes are met post-death is important. This is especially true for those with disabled children and
You’ve created your estate plan. Now ensure it works as planned.
Reportedly, even many estate planners who just crafted a plan and are pleased with the results end up being less than satisfied a few year
Exploring the utility of a personal asset trust
Regular readers of our blog posts at the established Bay Area Law Offices of Berge & Berge are routinely minded that trust creation can materially
Spotlighting the utility of a trust for minors
The estate planning realm features tools of significant scope and variety that can be employed to promote fundamentally important goals of individuals and families. Whether
Promoting success for children inheriting material wealth
It’s easy for the relatively well-heeled to successfully pass along accrued wealth to inheriting children, right? After all, grantors with sizable assets are well positioned
Trust administration: how professional input can help
California estate planners customarily strive to ensure that their planning goals are promoted concerning future generations. One way that legions of planners do that optimally
Turning from thoughts to action re your estate planning
“It’s never too early.” That quickly offered tip precedes all others spotlighted in a recent how-to article on estate planning appearing in the online publication