About California Estate Planning
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Guide to Long Term Care Benefits For Veterans
Only a small number of US wartime veterans are benefitting from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) “Aid and Attendance” pension program. More than one third of Americans over the ...
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Who Are The Legal Heirs in California’s Intestate Succession Law?
Heirs are individuals who are entitled by law to inherit a portion or the entire estate of a person who died “intestate”, meaning, someone who passed away without establishing a ...
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Should You Invest In Life Insurance For Your Child?
Typically, investing in life insurance for a child is not recommended. Life insurance is essentially a form of financial protection for dependents when the bread winner dies. And since the ...
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10 Reasons Why You Need a Last Will and Testament
Writing a last will and testament is hard because it forces us to confront the certainty of death. But if you don't have a will (or some other strategy for ...
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Common Mistakes in California Estate Planning
It is a common misconception that estate planning is only for the rich. Most people have at least one thing of significant value – such as a home, car, insurance, ...
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What are the Inheritance Rights of a Surviving Spouse?
A Surviving Spouse deals not only with the grief but also with the legal and financial responsibilities that come with the death of a husband or wife. It is important ...
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Who Are The Next of Kin in California?
“Next of kin” under California law simply means – the closest living family members to survive a decedent or the deceased person who leaves behind property and assets under an ...