The Journal — Plain-English Estate Law
Plain-English guidance on wills, trusts, probate, and protecting your family in California.
What Should You NOT Put Into Your Living Trust?
Short answer: Keep retirement accounts, life insurance, health savings accounts, vehicles, and anything already carrying a beneficiary designation or joint tenancy title out of your living trust. Those…
Read →Property Transfer: Attorney’s Guide 2026
Navigate your 2026 property transfer with confidence! Discover the attorney's vital role in deeds, contracts, and avoiding legal pitfalls. Draft legally...
Read →Understanding Pet Trusts in California: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore pet trusts in California and learn their importance, how they work, and key concepts for protecting your pets in your estate plan.
Read →How to Protect Your Digital Legacy: Estate Planning for Online Assets
Short answer: Your online accounts, from email to cryptocurrency to cloud photo libraries, do not disappear when you die, but nobody can access most of them without legal…
Read →Executor Role in California: 2026 Guide
Understand the Executor Role in California (2026). Navigate probate, inventory assets, settle debts & taxes, and distribute inheritances. Demystify estate...
Read →CA Estate Planning Guide 2026: How To
Plan your CA estate in 2026: Secure your family's future with our simple guide. Explore wills, power of attorney options, and protect your assets. Learn more.
Read →Understanding California’s Community Property Laws in Estate Planning
Short answer: California is a community property state, and that status changes two things for your estate plan: what your spouse automatically owns without any planning, and how…
Read →Living Will 2026: Get Attorney Help Now
Plan your healthcare with a living will in 2026. Define your medical wishes & ensure they're honored if you're unable to communicate. Get attorney help now.
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