The Journal — Plain-English Estate Law
Plain-English guidance on wills, trusts, probate, and protecting your family in California.
Cryptocurrency Cold Wallet Probate Risk
Quick answer: In California, cryptocurrency is legally treated as property and passes through your estate like any other asset. But a cold wallet (an offline hardware or paper…
Read →Understanding Special Needs Trusts: A Guide for Families
Short answer: A special needs trust holds money or property for a family member with a disability so that person can keep receiving Supplemental Security Income, Medi-Cal, and…
Read →The Estate Planning Checklist for California Families
Secure your legacy with our 2026 estate planning checklist. Eric Ridley, serving Ventura/LA, provides expert wills, trusts & more to protect your family....
Read →Estate Planning for HNW Clients
Short answer: In 2026, an individual can pass up to $15,000,000 free of federal estate and gift tax, and a married couple up to $30,000,000, under the exemption…
Read →Change Estate Plan in CA
Short answer: Yes. A will, a revocable living trust, a power of attorney, and a health care directive are all designed to be changed. Nothing about signing them…
Read →What to Include in a Will: Secure Your Family’s Future
Discover what to include in a will with this step-by-step guide. Protect your assets, children, and legacy in California with comprehensive planning.
Read →CA Estate Planning Guide: Documents 2026
Plan your CA estate in 2026: Protect your family & assets with key documents and avoid probate. Get our up-to-date California estate planning checklist today.
Read →5 Vital Estate Plan Documents [2026]
Secure your 2026 estate plan! Discover 5 vital documents to protect your assets and loved ones. Ensure your family's future today. Learn more.
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