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!
Why Should You Consider Naming a Guardian for Your Children?
As parents, we want to be around well into our children’s later years. We want to watch them grow and become the people they will become, as they possibly have and raise their own children. Or, at the very least, as they settle down with a few pets we can visit. But the stark reality…
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 Essential Guide to Probate Attorneys in California
Probate attorneys in California play a crucial role in guiding individuals through the probate process, ensuring compliance with legal protocols and representing their best interests in court proceedings.
What is a Living Trust?
A will distributes your assets and belongings to beneficiaries when you die. While a living trust is similar to a will in that regard, the critical difference is that a living trust receives ownership of those assets and belongings while you are still alive. When a “grantor” uses a “Declaration of Trust,” they name a…
What is a Probate Lawyer?
Probate administration begins when a person passes away, regardless of whether or not they had a will in place. If they did have a will in place, that dictates how their assets are divided between their beneficiaries. If there is no will, state law decides which beneficiaries the assets are distributed to. A probate lawyer’s…
The Power of Trusts: Maximizing Asset Protection and Control in Your Estate Plan
Introduction Incorporating a trust as part of your estate plan is a crucial measure for effective and precise asset management and distribution. The Law Office of Eric Ridley, a reputable firm in Ventura and Los Angeles, understands the importance of personalized estate planning and offers comprehensive services to meet the unique needs of each client.…
Navigating Probate in California: Expert Guidance and Essential Insights
This article provides an overview of probate in California, including the probate process, the role of the probate court, the importance of hiring a probate attorney, the duties of an executor, probate fees and costs, asset distribution to beneficiaries, strategies for avoiding probate, and the importance of seeking legal expertise from the Law Office of Eric Ridley.
Your Guide to Estate Planning with Attorney Ventura
Secure your family’s future with an estate planning attorney Ventura. Learn about wills, trusts, Medicaid eligibility and more in our comprehensive guide.
Ten Reasons Not To Die Without An Estate Plan Will And Trust
You may not have given much thought to what happens; after all, no one wants to think much about their own death – but one of the worst things you can do to your family is to die without an estate plan. Many people believe that they have time or are overcome with feelings of…
What is the Difference Between a Living Will and an Advance Healthcare Directive?
Maybe you have spent time in the medical field or have begun planning your own wishes regarding the future of your medical care. If so, you are probably familiar with the terms “living will” or “advance healthcare directive.” But what, specifically, are they? How do they differ from each other? And most importantly, how do…
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