Having a child, getting divorced, refinancing property, or changing beneficiaries can affect your estate plan in unexpected ways. Learn the three areas that should be reviewed after major life changes.
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California’s new small estate affidavit law (AB 2016) takes effect April 1, 2025, making it easier to transfer assets without probate. Learn about the updated thresholds, filing process, and why a living trust is still the best estate planning option
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Thanksgiving: A Season for Family, Gratitude, Pie and… Estate Planning? Yes, you read that right. While Thanksgiving is synonymous with turkey and gratitude, it can also be an ideal time to broach the often-dodged topic of estate planning. When families gather, it creates a rare opportunity fo...
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Introduction Guardian nominations might sound like a complex legal term, but they’re crucial if you’re a parent in California. It’s your fail-safe, ensuring your kids are taken care of by someone you trust, should the unthinkable happen. Let’s break down why you need one, wha...
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Today, we’re diving into the Latin tradition of el Día de Muertos, otherwise known as the Day of the Dead, and how it can enlighten our approach to estate planning. Please join us in remembering those we have lost and celebrating their legacies! The Day of the Dead – More Than Just Skull...
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Introduction At Thatcher | Law, APC, we believe that life’s lessons can be found in the most unexpected places, even in the dimly lit corners of our favorite scary movies. October is a month of pumpkins, costumes, and spine-chilling tales. As the leaves change and nights grow colder, many of u...
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We’re setting sail on a voyage through some choppy waters of four estate planning horror stories. Trust me, these tales you don’t want to be a part of. 🚢💀 The Incapacitated Spouse and the Reverse Mortgage Debacle Emily and Jack have been married for decades. Unfortunately, Emily became i...
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It’s October, so in the spirit of spooky season, I thought I’d share a ghost story. Ok, really lessons we can learn from mistakes made by the rich and famous. 🌟 Estate planning might not be as dazzling as a Hollywood premiere, but listen, even the stars have to think about it. Let’...
Read moreI hear a lot of excuses why people are not ready to prepare an estate plan. I even used some of these myself. I thought I would share the ones I hear most frequently. Seeing a lawyer is intimidating Lawyers can be intimidating, plus as a general profession, lawyers do not have the greatest reputati...
Read moreWhat would you think if you received an estate plan as a gift? Would you be pleased? Or freaked out? I’m an estate planning attorney, so I may be a bit biased, but I think it is a great gift. Here’s why. Intestate Succession – California (or Your State)’s Plan for You Did you know […]
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