Posted by William O. London | Jul 15, 2024 |
When estate planning, a California litigation special needs trust emerges as an important consideration for disabled individuals and their families. After a personal injury lawsuit resulting in a settlement, safeguarding access to crucial benefits is paramount. These trusts offer a way to address...
Posted by William O. London | Jul 05, 2024 |
Families sometimes clash over inheritances in California trust dispute litigation. It's natural for emotions to run high when dealing with the loss of a loved one, and unfortunately, disputes over a trust can arise during this difficult time. While trusts are often seen as a way to avoid family d...
Posted by William O. London | May 10, 2024 |
How to Choose an Executor
After someone passes away, a personal representative will administer their estate according to the decedent's wishes and California law. If the decedent had a will, the personal representative is called an “executor” because that person “executes” the terms of the will. ...
Posted by William O. London | May 06, 2024 |
What Are the Most Common Types of Estates?
The law recognizes many different types of estates. For example, a marital estate contains the community property that is owned by a married couple.
In the context of estate planning, your estate (or gross estate) includes everything that you own when yo...
Posted by William O. London | May 03, 2024 |
What Does an Estate Lawyer Do?
Estate lawyers practice trust and estate law. It might sound like estate lawyers spend their days writing wills and trust documents, but estate lawyers actually handle all aspects of the processes that are used to protect and pass along assets upon a client's death....