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Coping with the Loss of a Spouse: Estate Administration Matters
Losing a spouse is an unimaginably difficult experience, filled with a whirlwind of emotions and challenges. Among these challenges is the often-daunting task of estate
‘Tis the Season for Giving: Adding Charity to Your Estate Plan Through Trusts and Wills
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are inspired to spread warmth and goodwill by giving back to our communities and supporting charitable causes.
Dissolving Registered Domestic Partnerships vs. Divorce: The Differences in California
In the ever-evolving landscape of family law, understanding the distinctions between dissolving a marriage and ending a Registered Domestic Partnership (RDP) is crucial for individuals
Spousal Support Across State Lines: What Happens to California Alimony If One Spouse Moves Away?
Spousal support is an invaluable tool to help lower-earning spouses provide for themselves after a divorce. However, every state has unique laws regarding how spousal
What to Expect When Coparenting Over the Holidays
The holidays are advertised as a time for family and togetherness. While that’s fine in theory, it can make your first holiday season as divorced
How to Pass On Your Home in California
If you’re like most Americans, your home is by far the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. It’s also the single most valuable asset you own.
‘Til Death Do Your Assets Part: Beneficiary Designations in Post-Divorce Estate Plans
Getting divorced ends your primary legal relationship with your spouse, but it’s rarely the end of the story. What many people don’t realize is that
Who Needs an Estate Plan in 2023?
Most people group “estate plans” under the same umbrella as “retirement plans,” as something only older adults need to worry about. However, this could not
Is It Really Over? Why Ending Your Relationship Before Your Divorce Matters
Your marriage will officially end the day your divorce is finalized. However, your romantic relationship ended months, if not years earlier. While pinning down the
Estate Planning Tips for Same-Sex Couples
In the grand scheme of things, the right to same-sex marriage is still shockingly recent. It has only been legal in California since 2008, and