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!
Understanding the Average Cost for Will and Estate Planning
Discover the average cost for will and estate planning, learn about factors influencing costs, and explore strategies to efficiently manage your estate.
Introducing Financial Concepts to Children at Different Ages: A Guide to Teaching Money Management Skills
Age-Appropriate Financial Concepts for Children Teaching children about financial concepts from a young age is important for their future financial success. It’s essential to start early, as studies indicate that children who received more than 10 hours of financial education were more likely to save, spend less than they earn, and avoid overdrawn checking accounts.…
Will Vs Estate Planning Vs Trust
A trust can be used in place of a will or in addition to a will. Trusts help avoid probate.
Is Online, Self-help Estate Planning Worth It?
There are a number of software application and websites providing Do It Yourself estate planning files. These websites and forms provide a hassle-free and cost-effective option to meeting with an estate planning lawyer. However are they effective and do they supply suitable security for your household? Is online, self-help estate planning worth the potential upfront…
Basics Of Probate In Camarillo And Ventura
The Basic Probate Process – Camarillo Estate Probate Attorney Eric Ridley, Probate Attorney Camarillo If there’s a will, the executor named in the will should get the ball rolling. If probate is necessary, someone must come forward to start the process. If there’s no will, or the person named to serve as executor isn’t available,…
ESTATE PLANNING AND COVID-19
When the reality of the coronavirus Covid-19 initially began to sink in, people everywhere rushed out to buy toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and other items essential for staying at home indefinitely. Now that Covid-19 is an indispensable part of our daily conversations, individuals are becoming aware of another critical necessity: Coronavirus uncertainties emphasize the need…
I’m A “Super Lawyer!”
OK, it’s sort of cool. I was listed as a “Rising Star Super Lawyer.” It doesn’t mean anything, but it’s neat anyway.
Financial Elder Abuse In California
When a party accepts the fiduciary duty on behalf of another party, they are required to act in the best interest of the principal, the party whose assets they are managing. This is what is known as a “prudent person standard of care.” The prudent-person rule requires that a person acting as fiduciary is required to act first and foremost with…
Ten Reasons You Need Estate Planning In Oxnard Ca
Believe it or not, you have an estate. In fact, nearly everyone in Ventura County & Oxnard (and the rest of the world) does. Your estate is comprised of everything you own— your car, home, other real estate, checking and savings accounts, investments, life insurance, furniture, personal possessions. No matter how large or how modest,…
What Is Estate Planning?
I think “estate planning” may be too large, or too vague of a term. It’s hard to explain in an elevator pitch, what an estate planning lawyer does. Yes, there are documents to prepare. But that’s not it. I look at the practice of estate planning as helping people protect their loved ones, and even…
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Eric did an excellent job creating our Living Trust. His work was very detailed and thorough, and at a very reasonable cost. I could reach him easily to discuss concerns or questions, and he offered great advice. His depth and e(...)
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Eric Ridley has to be my favorite Lawyer of all time. He helped me out tremendously being the executor of a family trust. I would give him 10 out of 10 no doubt! He did such a good job for me that I recommended him t(...)
