On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Mar 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you are setting up an estate plan in California, you may discuss the option of including a living trust. This is a legal arrangement that authorizes you to transfer many of your assets to someone else, known as a trustee. You can appoint some else to be your...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Feb 5, 2020 | Estate Planning
When a married couple decides to create or update their estate plan, the process generally opens the door to many sometimes challenges questions or issues. For a remarried couple, these issues may be particularly challenging as each spouse often has to balance their...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jan 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you are delving into estate planning for the first time, you may be unfamiliar with the necessary legal documents. These estate planning tools protect your assets and preserve your wishes for the next generation. Get started on your estate planning journey with...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Dec 22, 2019 | Estate Planning
Having the choice to decide what aspects of health are important to you and what types of medical treatments you are comfortable with to achieve your desired wellness goals is a personal right. Entrusting these types of critical decisions to someone else in emergency...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Nov 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
Setting up an estate plan can be a huge relief for many people, and some are excited to take care of this important issue. However, others may have a hard time during the estate planning process due to emotional issues they are working through. In some instances,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Nov 14, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is one of those topics that people tend to avoid. They do not like thinking about their ultimate demise. However, it is also a topic that requires some thought and consideration now before it is too late. Having that initiative to start your California...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Oct 23, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
After the death of a loved one, some of your concerns may shift to what must be done to settle his or her affairs. For many, the prospect of going through probate in California can seem daunting and may only further add to their stresses during an already difficult...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Sep 27, 2019 | Estate Planning
Especially if you are young and in good health, it can be difficult to imagine a time when incapacity might prevent you from caring or speaking for yourself. However, age, serious illness or injury, or other such factors, may at some point leave you unable to make...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Sep 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
Not every estate needs to go through a lengthy probate process. If an estate is valued at a small enough amount, California residents who are heirs or beneficiaries can inherit the property or assets of a deceased relative by filing a small estate affidavit for...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jul 9, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Whether someone is setting up an estate plan for the first time or they are making necessary revisions to their estate plan as a result of a personal injury settlement or a divorce, this can be a complicated and emotionally draining process. People may deal with a lot...
