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Elder abuse is on the rise, and most cases go unreported. In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day tomorrow (June 15), we're discussing how you can recognize abuse and help put an end to it. https://loom.ly/3AUAUec

Talking to our parents about their estate plan isn't always fun, but it's important. Read about how to have these conversations gently and efficiently in our latest blog post. https://loom.ly/kesGK7k

The proposed Credit for Caring Act would provide direct relief for many of America's 48 million family caregivers. Read more: https://loom.ly/cAVEglY

The law usually doesn’t protect unmarried couples the same way it does married couples when it comes to inheritance, taxes, and decision-making powers. If you’re living with an unmarried partner, it’s important to consider comprehensive financial and estate planning. We've got some tips for you in our latest blog post. ... https://loom.ly/chnLh0s

Your retirement account protects your assets during your lifetime. But as soon as that account gets passed to a loved one, that protection is gone. Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3tRFN1g

You might not want to leave any of your wealth to your children. Maybe you have an estranged relationship with one of them, or maybe they have enough wealth of their own. Is disinheritance the right move, or are there other options? Read our latest blog post for some guidance! https://loom.ly/dVYIxT4

If you’ve ever watched a movie or read a book about wealthy families, you might’ve heard terms like heir, descendant, or next of kin. It might seem like these words can be used interchangeably, but actually, each one carries heavy legal implications. Using the wrong word in your estate planning documents could lead the courts to wrongly interpret your will, trust, or other document and lead to a result you didn’t want. That's why we’ve broken down a few commonly confus...ed terms and their meanings so you can feel better prepared when you meet with your attorney or review your own documents. Click below to read! https://loom.ly/VzgxkAE

Acting as the guardian of a minor is one of the most important roles a person ever fulfills. Hopefully the following blog post will help you better understand what it means to be a guardian, and in what situations it might be necessary to apply for guardianship. https://loom.ly/OgQayvo

Taxes are one of those realities that executors and heirs need to deal with after the death of a loved one. For most, a final federal and state income tax return must be filed if the individual earned any income during the year of their death. And although it is far less common and typically impacts only very wealthy individuals, an estate tax return may need to be filed as well. Filing estate tax returns may seem intimidating, but it is not quite as menacing with the right... guidance and professional assistance. Read more in our latest blog post: https://loom.ly/dobbMQU

We talk a lot about how to handle your loved one's estate after they've passed away... But what happens if you're unable to find their estate planning documents? Read more in our latest blog post: https://loom.ly/rKSO1S0

For most of us, sitting down to consider our estate plans can be an emotional exercise. And understanding differences in generational connections to personal stuff is often a rude awakening. What happens if the items you have put importance in throughout your life are just things that your beneficiaries don’t want or need? Although each family has its own unique way of dealing with personal property upon the death of a family member, it helps to have an idea of what you want for each of your loved ones and set it out specifically so there are no potential disputes between them. See our advice in our newest blog post. https://loom.ly/k2WvNKg

Proud to honor & celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today.

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We help families avoid conflict, costly court battles and hurt feelings when it comes to estate planning. Call us at (925) 831-4840 for a free, 15-minute consultation. #EstatePlanning #EstatePlanningLaw

Introducing our newest employee, Sierra! Sierra graduated cum laude from UCLA with a B.A. in English and a minor in Film, Television, and Digital Media. As an undergrad, Sierra worked for the UCLA School of Law’s experiential program. Since then she has worked as a college prep tutor as well as a litigation assistant in a collections firm. ... She is extremely excited to be a part of the team and assist the firm’s clients in any way she can. Welcome to the team, Sierra! #EstatePlanning #EstatePlanningFirm

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