Newark Family And Estate Law Blog

What happens if I die without a will in place?

One of the benefits of estate planning is that certain assets may be able to bypass the process of probate. This allows heirs to receive

01/25/2021 No Comments

3 reasons to consider a cohabitation agreement

Married couples automatically create a contractual relationship when they file their marriage license. Spouses, by default, agree to a state-imposed agreement that decides each individual’s

01/12/2021 No Comments

Protect your family with a special needs trust

If you have disabled relatives, you may worry about their ability to support themselves financially. After all, many types of physical, mental and emotional disabilities

11/18/2020 No Comments

Is your child suffering from parental alienation?

When parents in California split, many decide to continue co-parenting. This is not possible for every family, though. Some families are able to get by

08/06/2020 No Comments

How much should you tell your child about divorce?

California parents like you have a lot to handle if you decide a divorce is necessary. How do you tell your kid? How much should

07/31/2020 No Comments

How do you create a health care directive?

Planning for your end of life circumstances may be tough at times if you are unsure what documents you need to prepare. Health care directives

07/29/2020 No Comments

Is my spouse cheating?

Marital relationships can experience lots of problems. Infidelity is a major issue, one that not many people are willing to tolerate. A wandering spouse can

07/22/2020 No Comments

Preventing familial discord by relying on an executor

When a person dies without a will or any form of estate plan in California, a host of important outcomes await decisions. Unfortunately, for the

07/08/2020 No Comments

Signs that your marriage will not work out

Our law firm realizes how tough marriage is for many couples. Sometimes, spouses are able to team up and work through difficulties they are facing

06/30/2020 No Comments

Shared debt and your divorce

Most married couples share some amount of joint debt, making the division of this debt a potential challenge during a divorce. Understanding how creditors view

06/24/2020 No Comments