On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Oct 29, 2019 | Firm News
Part of the estate planning process is ensuring that when you die your heirs will accept your decisions. This will avoid issues with contesting the plan in a California court or hold ups during probate. However, it is not always easy to ensure things will run...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jul 26, 2019 | Firm News, Real Estate
Buying a home is an exciting prospect, but applying for a mortgage is often looked at with trepidation. There are steps you can take to improve your chance of approval, however. Taking a proactive approach is key in this case, especially if it’s your first time...
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jun 22, 2019 | Firm News
When you buy a home in a California neighborhood, you are probably thinking about the things you will do to decorate your home, landscape your yard and enjoy your property. Perhaps you have a plan to put in a pool at some point in the future. These are all great...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jun 21, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
When it comes to setting up an estate plan, there are many options, and there may be many factors to take into consideration. For example, if someone expects their marriage to end, they may be wondering how a divorce could affect their estate plan. Or, they may be...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jun 19, 2019 | Firm News, Probate
Your will provides instructions on how your estate should be handled after you’re gone. You’ll also need to choose an executor, who is a person responsible for handling many important duties, including dispersing assets to your...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jun 13, 2019 | Firm News, Real Estate
Many people dream of buying a home for the first time. Investing in a home is indeed gratifying, but it also comes with quite a few risks. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure the transaction progresses as smoothly as possible. Bankrate explains...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jun 6, 2019 | Firm News
Most people do not like contemplating their passing, especially after tragic circumstances. But estate planning is a crucial aspect of aging. However, there are documents in estate plans that affect your life right now, including a living will.A living will is a legal...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | May 31, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
When they begin creating an estate plan, many people come across the phrase “death taxes” online or in conversations with others planning for the future. Generally, “death taxes” refers to estate taxes, gift taxes, and inheritance taxes. And...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | May 17, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
One important part of the estate planning process in California is determining what you leave to your children. Because an estate plan is hopefully created long before you die, situations may change with your beneficiaries and you may need to update your will. For...
