Estate planning is complicated enough without adding international laws into the equation. International considerations, however, are becoming increasingly important as families grow more global.
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How to Set Up an Education Trust for Grandchildren
Planning for your grandchildren's future is one of the most meaningful legacies you can leave behind. Education trusts are powerful tools that allow you to give your grandchildren the gift of education, even after you’re gone.
Planning for Heirlooms and Collectibles
Many families possess valuables—fine art, rare coins, antique furniture, or jewelry passed through multiple generations—that hold sentimental and monetary significance. Proper legal planning is important when considering the future of your cherished heirlooms and collectibles so they are passed down according to your wishes.
How to Include Intellectual Property in Your Estate Plan
When most people think about estate planning, they envision tangible assets like homes, cars, and savings accounts. But in today’s information-driven world, intellectual property (IP) plays a significant role in many individuals’ estates and deserves intentional consideration.
Planning for Pet Care in Your Estate Plan
When it comes to estate planning, most people tend to focus on their family members, assets, and financial arrangements. However, for pet owners, making sure their furry companions are cared for is an essential part of such arrangements.
The Role of Life Insurance in Blended Family Estate Planning
Estate planning for blended families presents unique challenges—and opportunities. With multiple relationships, different financial goals, and varied family dynamics, having a clear and comprehensive strategy is essential.
Estate Planning After a Significant Health Diagnosis
A significant health diagnosis can be a life-altering event, bringing uncertainty and worry into your life. For many, this diagnosis prompts the realization that estate planning is no longer a task to postpone.
Estate Planning for Business Owners Without Successors
Estate planning is a critical step for any business owner, but what if there's no clear successor to take over the reins? This is a dilemma faced by many entrepreneurs, especially those whose businesses are their life's work.
What Happens to My Retirement Account When I Die?
Retirement accounts are treated differently than other assets when it comes to estate planning and distribution upon one’s death. Real property, cars, art collections, investments, and other assets normally will have to be probated if the primary owner dies unless that person established a living trust.
Are Heirs Responsible for Their Loved One’s Debts?
When a loved one passes away in California, a lot of questions tend to arise. What happens with their property? How will the funeral arrangements go? How to cope with the death? One question that can be overwhelming is what will happen with their debts.