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Remember, having a will is not just about where the money in your bank account would go if you were no longer here. Instead, a will covers a wide arrange of issues.

In my years of experience as an estates attorney, I’ve found that the number one reason why people don’t do their estate plan is that they can’t face their own death or the legal steps necessary to prepare for it!

Contrary to popular belief, having a Sacramento estate plan does not guarantee that your wishes will be honored in a court of law following your death.

If you are over 18, choosing a health care agent is one of the most important things you can to do to make sure someone has permission to act on your behalf in a medical emergency.

So how do you decide what to keep and what to toss? And how long should you keep the stuff you keep? A good rule of thumb is to only keep the stuff that is related to anything you deducted when you filed a tax return.

As a Gold River estate planning attorney, I regularly meet with parents who want to make sure their minor children will be cared for by the people they want, in a way they want, if something unexpectedly happens to them.

Finally, some clarity! To the relief of many estate planners, financial planners and concerned citizens across the United States, the controversial tax compromise has successfully passed through Congress and is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

You may be surprised to hear this, but the greatest gift you can give to your family this holiday season can’t be purchased in department stores and certainly won’t fit under the tree. Yet I can assure you that this “ultimate gift” is one of enormous value that will last your family for generations.