Many people use traditional and Roth IRAs to save money for retirement. But it should also be considered as part of a comprehensive estate plan. If you have an IRA account, it becomes part of your net worth and the assets in it can be passed to a ben…
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If you’re an older adult who is considering divorce, you may be concerned about how it might affect things like social security benefits. These payments can be crucial to provide income to people throughout their retirement years. While retirement…
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When a marriage ends, the whole family will likely experience many changes. Sometimes, a parent may wish to move out of state for a change of employment or a fresh start following divorce. Although a judge cannot force a parent to remain in Californi…
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If you or your spouse is a member of the military and you are facing divorce, it’s critical to be aware of how military divorce differs from civilian divorce. Although state law governs divorce matters, there are certain instances in which federal…
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Discussing estate planning with aging parents can be difficult — but it’s important to have this conversation while your parents are still healthy and of sound mind. Estate planning doesn’t only have to do with how assets are distributed after…
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If you are the beneficiary of a trust in California, it’s essential to understand that you are afforded specific rights by law. Significantly, a trust beneficiary should not simply sit back and wait for the administration process to take its course…
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Divorce can change all aspects of your life — it can also impact any existing estate plan you may have in place. If you are considering divorce, you should think about how ending your marriage will affect the wishes you may have outlined in your wi…
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If you believed that you were married — only to later discover that your marriage wasn’t valid — you may still have legal rights if you and your partner decide to go your separate ways. Under California Family Code § 2251, one or both parties…
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Visitation can be a contentious issue in divorces or when a couple who shares children part ways. It’s important to be aware that there are various types of visitation arrangements that can be agreed upon — or ordered by the court — depending o…
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Family structures can be complex — and a child’s parents may not always be legally married. In California, a parent has the legal right to be recognized as the parent of their child and have a relationship with them, regardless of their marital s…
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