Longtime soap opera actor Kristoff St. John passed away last month, reportedly without a will, and now his oldest daughter has asked a California court to allow her to take over his affairs.The young woman, who was born in 1992, filed court documents in Los Angeles...
Month: March 2019
What can happen if your business partner divorces?
You're not getting a divorce, but your business partner is.You two own your business 50-50. You never invited their spouse into the business, but you still might wind up with a new partner. After all, in a community property state such as California, what belongs to...
Update your estate plan after these events
Do not assume that the estate plan you made five years ago -- or even the one you just made today -- is going to stand the test of time. Life changes. Things happen. The future is not always what you expected it to be. When facing significant changes, you absolutely...
New homeowners: Now is the time to make an estate plan
Buying a home is a significant milestone. This is likely one of the biggest purchases you will ever make in your lifetime. Not only is it a financially valuable asset, but it is also emotionally important. The fact that you now own a significant asset means you need...