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!
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Protecting Your Loved Ones and Ensuring Fair Distribution
Introduction Estate Planning for blended families is important to protect each child in the family, both biological and through marriage. The complexities and nuances of blended families bring unique challenges to the process of estate planning. These families may be dealing with issues such as children from previous relationships and the merging of different familial…
The Key to Effective Estate Planning: What Not to Include in Your Living Trust
Source: images.pexels.com Introduction to Effective Estate Planning Importance of Estate Planning Effective estate planning is crucial for ensuring that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are provided for after your passing. It not only helps in the distribution of your assets but also minimizes potential disputes among family members. As Eric Ridley, a…
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.
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.
How a Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) Can Pay You for Life—and Support a Cause You Love
How a Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) Can Pay You for Life—and Support a Cause You Love If you’re a California resident with appreciated assets—like stock, real estate, or a business—you may feel stuck: Sell now and face a hefty capital gains tax? Or hold forever and lose the flexibility? There’s a better path: a Charitable…
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…
How To Take Care Of My Children With My Trust
Proper Wills & Trusts Are Critical with Children. If you’re a parent of young children, you are almost certainly concerned that if something happens to you, your children’s future security could be at risk. Part of the process of planning for your children is to name a guardian for them. Naming a guardian is a…
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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(...)
