Elder Law & Estate Planning Articles for East Bay Families
How an Estate Plan Keeps You in Control as You Age
By Michael J. Young, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, Walnut Creek, California Short answer: An estate plan is not mainly about money. It is about control. In your estate planning…
How Long After Someone Dies Do You Have to Start Probate in California?
After losing a loved one, families face important decisions while also managing grief, funeral arrangements, and financial concerns. One question often comes up quickly: how long do you…
Worried About Your Aging Parents? Five Concerns Adult Children Have, and Where to Start
By Michael J. Young, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, Walnut Creek, California Short answer: If you are worried about an aging parent, start by finding out whether your parent has an…
3 Reasons You Should Never Put Your Child’s Name on Your Home Deed
It sounds simple and sensible: add your adult son or daughter to the deed of your home so that when you pass away, they automatically own the property without having to deal with the…
What Assets Have to Go Through Probate in California?
When someone passes away in California, one of the first questions surviving family members face is what happens to their property. Although a will may explain who should inherit certain…
Remote Estate Planning in California: How to Create a Living Trust Without Leaving Home
By Michael J. Young, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, Walnut Creek, California Short answer: Yes, you can create a complete California estate plan without coming to a law office. I…Does Having a Will Avoid Probate in California?
One of the most common estate planning assumptions sounds perfectly logical: “I have a will, so my family won’t have to go through probate.” Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily how…California Probate
What Happens to a House During a California Probate? A family home often represents one of the largest assets in an estate—and one of the most emotional. After a parent or other loved one…
Closed Probate
Can Probate Be Reopened After It Closes? Closed Probate Notes Closing a California probate case usually gives families peace of mind. The court approves the final accounting, the executor…
Probate Mistakes
The Probate Mistakes Families Make in the First 30 Days The weeks immediately following the loss of a loved one are often a blur of funeral arrangements, family gatherings, and difficult…
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