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!
California Next of Kin Laws: Understanding Inheritance Rights
Losing someone you love is overwhelming, and adding legal matters like inheritance into the mix can make an already difficult time harder. I’ve been supporting families across Southern California for years, especially in navigating complex areas like estate planning and probate. I’m here to help clarify California’s next-of-kin laws—those rules that determine who inherits when…
Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples in California
Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples in California: A Comprehensive Guide Estate planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, and for LGBTQ+ couples in California, it comes with its own set of unique considerations. Whether you’re married, in a domestic partnership, or cohabiting, understanding the intricacies of estate planning can ensure your wishes are respected…
Understanding Can Probate Be Contested? Key Insights
Explore can probate be contested, its significance, and how it impacts estate planning for families in California seeking clarity and protection.
Why Estate Planning Is Important
Once you have decided to create an estate plan, you will need to decide how you want to distribute your assets.
Choosing Between a Revocable or Irrevocable Trust
Choosing Between a Revocable or Irrevocable Trust: A Comprehensive Guide When it comes to estate planning, trusts are a powerful tool that can help you manage your assets and ensure your wishes are respected. But with so many options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One of the most common dilemmas people face is choosing…
Understanding California Digital Assets Estate Planning
Explore california digital assets estate planning, key concepts, and their significance in protecting your family’s future and wealth.
How Proposition 19 Affects Parent-to-Child Home Transfers in Ventura County
How Proposition 19 Affects Parent-to-Child Home Transfers in Ventura County Proposition 19 Changes for Inherited Properties: California’s Proposition 19 (passed in 2020) significantly changed the rules for keeping a low property tax base when a parent transfers a home to their child. Under prior law (Prop 58), parents could pass a primary residence of any value – and…
Estate Planning and Living Trusts for Young Ventura Families
Estate Planning and Living Trusts for Young Ventura Families You own a home. You have kids. You need a plan. This page keeps it simple and links to the actual rules and local resources. Quick take: Ventura County probate is slow and expensive. A living trust avoids it. Name guardians for your children in a…
The Impact of Passing Away Without a Trust
This article provides an overview of the benefits of having a living trust, avoiding the probate process, understanding intestate succession laws, and the importance of estate planning with the Law Office of Eric Ridley.
Why a Will Alone Won’t Avoid Probate in Ventura County, California
Why a Will Alone Won’t Avoid Probate in Ventura County, California Many Ventura County residents believe that writing a will means their estate will avoid probate. This is a common misconception. In California, a will does not let your heirs bypass the probate court process—in fact, a will often guarantees a court-supervised probate if your…
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