Archive for January, 2010

Estate Planning For the Single Person

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

One of the most important elements of financial planning is to decide what will happen to your assets after your die. It's even more important for the single person as opposed to married people. Married people can transfer unlimited wealth to a surviving spouse without incurring estate taxes. This option ...

Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?

Monday, January 4th, 2010

An estate planning attorney is an integral part of developing end-of-life strategies. Lawyers who specialize in this field help individuals execute a last will and testament, durable power of attorney, healthcare proxies, and revocable or irrevocable trusts.Hiring an estate planning attorney is necessary when individuals want to keep inheritance assets ...

Fundamentals of Estate Planning in California

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Proper estate planning (will or trust) in California can save you a lot of money, headaches, and heartaches.While you are living you can prevent the need to have a conservator appointed- this happens if you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself. Setting this up in advance through a ...