The Journal — Plain-English Estate Law
Plain-English guidance on wills, trusts, probate, and protecting your family in California.
The Role of a Healthcare Directive in Estate Planning
Short answer: A health care directive lets you name someone to make medical decisions for you if you cannot, and lets you put your own treatment wishes in…
Read →Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Estate Planning Attorney in California
Quick answer: Before signing any estate planning engagement, ask your attorney about fees and billing structure, what documents are included, how to fund a trust, what happens if…
Read →Inventorying Probate Assets CA?
Quick answer: When a California estate goes through probate, the person appointed to manage it (the personal representative) must file a court document called an Inventory and Appraisal…
Read →Who Gets the Guns, Gold, and Crypto?
Discover who gets the guns, gold, and crypto in 2026. Explore inheritance laws, firearm regulations, & digital asset security. Secure your legacy today.
Read →Revocable Trusts: Flexibility and Control in Estate Planning
Short answer: A revocable living trust lets you keep full control over your assets while you are alive, change or cancel it whenever you want, and, once it…
Read →10 Worst Mistakes You Can Make with Your Estate Planning
Short answer: The estate planning mistakes that do the most damage in California are ordinary ones: a trust that got signed but never funded, a plan nobody updated…
Read →The Future of Estate Planning: Digital Solutions and Innovations
Short answer: Signing a document through an online platform does not change California’s rules. A will made through a website is still just a will: it has to…
Read →LGBTQ+ Estate Planning: 2026 CA Guide
Plan your LGBTQ+ estate in CA! This 2026 guide covers key documents, CA's legal frameworks & special considerations for same-sex couples. Ensure your wishes...
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