PARENTS & HOMEOWNERS: MY 7-STEP ESTATE PLANNING PROCESS WILL PROTECT YOUR HEIRS
From Creditors, Predators & Bad Choices, And Will Help You Become a (Bigger) Hero to Your Family!
How to Form and Maintain a Single-Member LLC in California
How to Form and Maintain a Single-Member LLC in California Starting a single-member LLC in California can be an effective way to protect your personal assets while running your business. However, it comes with specific formation steps and ongoing compliance obligations. This guide will walk California business owners through: Forming a California LLC: naming rules,…
When is Probate Required in California?
If a person dies and leaves behind an estate, property, or assets in California that needs to be transferred to a beneficiary, probate is required. If a decedent’s property is left behind, the probate process provides distribution of that property to the heirs of the decedent. Survivors may also open probate proceedings if the decedent…
How to Ensure Your Estate Plan is Inclusive for All Heirs
How to Ensure Your Estate Plan is Inclusive for All Heirs Estate planning can often feel like a daunting task, especially when you want to ensure fairness and inclusivity for all your heirs. It’s not just about dividing assets; it’s about recognizing the different needs and situations of each family member. In this post, we’ll…
How to Start the Estate Planning Process
What is Estate Planning and Why is it Important? Estate planning is the process of organizing and documenting how your assets and responsibilities will be managed and distributed after your death or in the event of incapacitation. It involves creating legal documents, such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, to ensure your wishes are…
7 Common Reasons Wills Are Invalid and How to Avoid Them
Learn the 7 common reasons wills are invalid to protect your loved ones and your wealth. Ensure your estate plan is foolproof.
Understanding Pre-Death Estate Planning for Families
Explore pre-death estate planning to protect your family’s future and understand key concepts that will keep your wealth secure.
What is a Durable Power of Attorney?
Estate planning makes it known to your surviving family and friends what your preferences are after you’ve passed away or become unable to make decisions for yourself. While planning your estate, you may look into who you would authorize as your power of attorney (POA) while you are still alive and healthy, so you are…
“i’ve Been Sued By My Credit Card Company!”
Credit Card Lawsuit Lawyer Have you been sued by a credit card company? Debt buyers such as CACH, LLC, Midland Funding, Unifund, Atlantic Credit & Finance, First Resolution Investment, LVNV Funding, Palisades Acquisitions, Asset Acceptance, Razor Capital, and Erin Capital Management don’t have the easiest time when they are forced to actually try their lawsuits.…
Why Should I Consider a Trust Instead of a Will?
Hi there, I’m Eric Ridley from The Law Office of Eric Ridley in California, and today I’m going to talk about a common question I get asked: why consider a trust instead of a will? Legal topics can get pretty dense, but don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple and easy to understand. When you think…
Understanding Probate and How to Avoid It
What is Probate? Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone passes away, during which their estate is settled and distributed according to their will or, if no will exists, according to state laws. The term "estate" refers to everything the deceased person owned, including real estate, bank accounts, personal belongings, and other assets.…
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