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Elder Law & Special Needs Planning

16
Oct
16
Oct

Robin Williams, ‘Affluenza’ and Your Sacramento Estate Plan

The death of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams was a sad event for many, but those most struggling would be his children.

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13
Oct
13
Oct

Sacramento Estate Planning: It’s Not About You

Of course, any Sacramento estate planning lawyer’s goal is to satisfy the client; but in the long run, a lot of estate planning is focused on those who are left behind.

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12
Sep
12
Sep

How Estate Planning Now Can Avoid Burdening Your Children After You Die | Fair Oaks Trust Lawyer

Trust lawyers in Fair Oaks help all sorts of people deal with the subject no one wants to talk about—what happens after you die.

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09
Sep
09
Sep

Sacramento Estate Lawyer: How Long Does Your Last Will and Testament Need to Be?

Any estate lawyer in Sacramento will tell you that every person needs a will. Even if it is just to keep the peace within your family, a will is necessary.

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05
Sep
05
Sep

When Does a Power of Attorney End in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California estate lawyers are forever advising clients on the importance of powers of attorney.

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08
Aug
08
Aug

But I Don’t Live on an Estate! | Fair Oaks Estate Planning Lawyers

There’s this mistaken notion that estate planning lawyers in Fair Oaks, CA often have to confront that the only people who need their services are the very wealthy.

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27
Jun
27
Jun

What You Should Know about Your Parents’ Estate Planning in Fair Oaks

Talking to older or retired parents about their estate plan isn’t necessarily something we look forward to, but elder lawyers in Fair Oaks, CA have seen first-hand why it’s so important.

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23
Jun
23
Jun

Can Your Children’s Spouses Inherit from You? | Sacramento Will and Trust Lawyer

Will and trust lawyers in Sacramento see plenty of situations where parents who love their children are not entirely in love with their children’s spouses.

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03
Jun
03
Jun

Is Estate Planning Important for You? | Fair Oaks Trust Lawyer

While trust lawyers in Fair Oaks have seen first-hand how important the right legal documents are, we also understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to estate planning.

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02
Jun
02
Jun

Life Lessons and Values: How To Pass Intangible Wealth To Your Kids and Grandkids | Fair Oaks Estate Lawyer

Statistics show that 69% of parents have not yet named guardians for their minor children.

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02
Jun
02
Jun

Talking to Your Estate Planning Lawyer in Sacramento about Organ, Tissue, and Body Donation

Estate planning lawyers in Sacramento help California residents to make all kinds of decisions based on federal, state, and local laws.

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05
May
05
May

Seven Financial Mistakes Sacramento Estate Planning Lawyers See

Estate planning lawyers in Sacramento are in the business of helping their clients create the best financial strategy possible, not just for their heirs, but for themselves, as well.

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17
Apr
17
Apr

Estate Planning Lawyer In Sacramento Talks Conservatorships

Every once in a while, we see situations where some celebrity seems to be going off the deep end, and someone—usually a parent—is named as their “conservator.”

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14
Apr
14
Apr

Sacramento Elder Law Lawyer Says, “Medi-Cal Planning Can Save Inheritances”

When we meet with seniors, one of their top concerns is protecting their inheritance for their family should they ever require nursing home care.

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11
Apr
11
Apr

Should You Create Your Own Wills and Trusts in California?

Wills and trusts lawyers in Sacramento are finding that they often have to educate potential clients on the dangers of do-it-yourself estate planning products that can be found online.

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10
Apr
10
Apr

Should You Go It Alone or Hire A Sacramento Business Lawyer?

Businesses in the Sacramento area will almost always benefit from the services of a business lawyer.

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24
Mar
24
Mar

Prenuptial Agreements as a Part of Newlywed Planning in Fair Oaks, CA

Unfortunately, there are some aspects of newlywed planning that are not quite as enjoyable as others.

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19
Mar
19
Mar

Understanding the Terminology Your Sacramento Estate Planning Lawyer Uses

When you walk into a Sacramento estate planning lawyer’s office, you are going to hear some terms that are either completely new to you or that sound like something out of an old movie.

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28
Feb
28
Feb

Weird Celebrity Prenups | Sacramento Prenup Lawyer

Prenup lawyers in Sacramento see plenty of weird stuff, but the strangest of all is when a couple decides not to get a prenuptial agreement at all.

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27
Feb
27
Feb

Is Probate Such a Terrible Thing? | Probate Lawyers In Sacramento, CA

Probate attorneys in Sacramento are well aware of how difficult the process can be for families and friends who are grieving, for those who value privacy, and even for those who need to get an estate closed to pay off debts and take care of other obligations.

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