Category Archives: estate planning attorney
Early Onset Dementia: Understanding Signs & Types
While dementia is often associated with older adults, it can also affect younger individuals. Early onset dementia, defined as dementia developing before the age of 65, accounts for…
Parkinson’s Disease (Adapted from Michael J. Young’s Parkinson’s Disease Legal Survival Guide)
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurological disorder that affects movement. PD results from the loss of nerve cells in a part of the brain called the Substantia Nigra. These cells produce a…
What Is A Pour-Over Will?
The modern centerpiece of a California estate plan is a Revocable Living Trust (RLT). In it, we appoint fiduciaries. Also called successor trustees, they handle trust assets during our…
Asset Distribution & Beneficiary Selection
Before you see an estate planning attorney, decide who to name as beneficiaries of your estate. Also, consider asset distribution. In California, the Revocable Living Trust (RLT) serves as…
Who are the Heirs Are without a Will?
A California probate proceeds, even if the decedent failed to leave a will. The court determines the beneficiaries of the decedent’s estate. In fact, the court bases this upon the laws of…
What to Gather for a Probate Attorney
To prepare to meet with your probate attorney, gather documents and information regarding the decedent. So, the earlier you take these steps; the sooner probate proceedings will begin.…
What is Probate Court?
An introduction from Probate Attorney Michael J. Young California Probate Court Process As if losing a family member or friend is not painful enough, the California probate court process…Steps to Help Maintain Your Health and Safety
The following are some steps for our senior and (almost senior) clients to consider for healthy living. Prevent falls: My father’s advice to me just before he died was for me to advise all…
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