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Sudden illness/disability can prompt focus on estate planning
Many people have a disinclination for one reason or another to put off estate planning they know they should attend to. The catalysts that drive
A trust’s utility, flexibility might impress you
Maybe you and your spouse are young and recent newlyweds wondering if there is more to estate planning than mere will execution. Or perhaps you
Guardianship selection, prerogatives and duties
A common misconception concerning estate planning is that it is an exercise that only makes sense for older and financially established individuals. A young married
Estate planning: an adviser’s blended background can make a difference
Some law firms tout their advocacy prowess in personal injury matters. And business concerns. And in family law cases. And with regard to criminal representation.
Revisiting an estate plan is more an opportunity than a chore
Although we don’t see it, of course, even something as endurable as the Grand Canyon undergoes transformation. In short, things change across virtually every sphere.
The broad-based utility of sound and tailored estate planning
Procrastinate. That is what some individuals in the South Bay Area and elsewhere across California tend to do when it comes to consulting with a
How an estate plan is useful in case of sudden illness
It may seem silly to “plan” for a sudden illness. Nobody expects to get seriously sick out of the blue. However, an estate plan can
What can an advance health care directive do for you?
Most of the time, you focus on the routine tasks, chores and joys that fill up your days. You don’t give much thought to the
March 23, 2020 – COVID-19 UPDATE
By James E. Berge Your Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney We hope this updated message finds you well and taking care of yourselves and
4 estate planning opportunities for volatile markets
When the stock market turns volatile and drops, it’s natural to worry about your retirement funds and other portfolios. However, you may also find some