Contrary to what you may hear, you do not have to have lots of wealth or be nearing retirement to plan your estate in California. Taking a proactive approach to planning for your future can give you optimal control over your assets and the things that are important to...
A homeowner's association, commonly called an HOA, governs single-family home, condominium and townhome neighborhoods. When you purchase a property in an HOA community, you automatically become a member and must pay dues and abide by the HOA rules. Review these...
When creating and reviewing your estate plan, you should always keep several key parts in mind. They often include your assets and financial information, your key figures, and key components. Key figures often hold particular importance. But who are these people, and...
When your child has a disability, you may need to take extra estate planning steps to make sure any assets you leave behind do not make your child ineligible for government help. Many California parents of children who have special needs establish special needs...
When you pick someone to be the executor of your estate, you should feel comfortable that your executor candidate can handle the job. A good quality for an executor to have is an ability to communicate. This may help keep your estate from becoming entangled in probate...
A parent, relative or loved one named you a personal representative for her or his estate, and you must learn more about what the role entails. For instance, which assets must go through probate, and which do not? AgingCare may have the answers about the probate...
If you are like most people, you do always not want to think about your estate plan. You do, however, need to think about it for the sake of your legacy. According to Huffington Post, there are several consequences to not having an estate plan. Lack of control If...
If your residence is in a homeowners association's dominion, then you know that such organizations wield considerable power within their domain. Their actions are bound by the annually revised David-Stirling Act in California. However, each HOA's individual charter...
You found a California house you like, and you want to make an offer. Before that, you must complete a home inspection. Does the seller or buyer usually cover the cost? SFGate explains who pays for a home inspection and appraisals. Learn more about how to structure...
Whether you are starting a family or are retiring from work, you may want to think about organizing your estate. An unexpected accident may leave you incapcitated and unable to make arrangements. Yet, with an estate plan in place, you can rest assured that your...
