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Verifying good title on real property that is part of an estate plan is essential if you want to avoiding nasty surprises later. It will also help you ensure the investment you made in your estate plan was well worth it and that your estate plan will actually work. One of the last things you want is a cloud over title on property you are trying to pass to your heirs or to sell in connection with winding down a trust or probate estate. Here are just a few of the things that... can cause an otherwise excellent estate plan to be derailed by bad title: Tax liens and judgments; Bad legal descriptions; Undisclosed easements; Forgotten or unknown quit claim deeds and transfers severing joint tenancy; Property owned as tenants in common rather than as joint tenants; Property still showing title in the name a deceased spouse combined with a probate that was never opened by the living spouse and heirs the property should have been distributed to but wasn't Having a title company do just a little research can have a big impact on your estate plan and your heirs. Unless you are absolutely sure your title is good, why take the risk of not having it done? http://www.ruidosonews.com//elder-law-tidbits-wh/81907146/

Sometimes cultural barriers get in the way of estate planning. If your elders have an asian heritage educating them on the benefits an estate plan can offer future generations and the expenses associated with not having one is key to the discussion. http://asianjournal.com/consumer/estate-planning-done-right/

Make sure your family knows about your estate plan and where to find it. You went through all that trouble and expense to get an estste plan in place. It shouldn't be in a secret hiding place.

Will based estate plans for young families that will meet your needs and fit your budget. Also a nice gift for new parents. http://madridlawgroup.com//wills-/will-based-estate-plans/

Simple drafting techniques can avoid most legal challenges to the validity of your Will and the expense of an estate litigation attorney.

Digital Storage - Several options for storing copies of estate planning documents and anything else you think you or someone else might need later on. Lists of assets and liabilities, instructions, contact lists for important people, Identification of your estate planning attorney, accountants, doctors, and disclosure of the location where the originals of your important documents are kept. The possibilities are endless....

Looking for a care facility for a child, disabled or elderly adult? Be sure to check the Orange County website at https://secure.dss.ca.gov/CareFacilitySear/home/selecttype/ to verify licensing and get information on complaints, inspection results and citations. Here as a report by the Orange County Register on some of the worst assisted living facilities in Orange County: http://www.ocregister.com//care-694150-facility-facilities

Our Governor and state legislature should be ashamed...

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