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Living Wills and Their Role in Estate Planning

By Estate Planning Attorney Eric Ridley| Jul 18, 2025

What is a Living Will? A living will is a legal document that outlines your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care in situations where you are unable to communicate your wishes. Unlike a last will and testament, which deals with the distribution of your assets after death, a living will focuses on healthcare decisions…

How to Create a Comprehensive Estate Plan

By Estate Planning Attorney Eric Ridley| Jul 18, 2025

What is an Estate Plan and Why is it Important? An estate plan is a collection of legal documents and strategies designed to manage and distribute your assets after your death or during incapacitation. It ensures that your wishes regarding property, finances, healthcare, and guardianship are carried out effectively. At its core, an estate plan…

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Can I Change My Will After It’s Created In California?

By Estate Planning Attorney Eric Ridley| Jul 18, 2025

Life never stands still, and neither should your will. As an estate planning lawyer based in California, I’ve guided many through updating their wills to reflect new chapters in their lives. Whether it’s a joyous occasion like the birth of a child or a somber event such as the loss of a loved one, your…

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Family Legacy Planning in California: Secure Your Wealth for 2025

By tilen| Jul 17, 2025

Family legacy planning in California usually brings to mind legal documents and taxes. Big numbers get tossed around, but did you know California has some of the highest property values and living costs nationwide. Most families think legacy planning is only for the ultra-wealthy. Actually, families of all sizes and backgrounds face major risks if…

How to Select the Right Executor for Your Estate

By Estate Planning Attorney Eric Ridley| Jul 17, 2025

How to Select the Right Executor for Your Estate Choosing the right executor for your estate is a crucial decision in your estate planning process. This person will be responsible for managing and settling your affairs after you pass away. The role requires someone trustworthy, organized, and capable of handling potentially complex tasks. In this…

Your Guide to Estate Planning with a Ventura Attorney

By Estate Planning Attorney Eric Ridley| Jul 17, 2025

Secure your family’s future with an estate planning attorney Ventura. Learn about wills, trusts, Medicaid eligibility and more in our comprehensive guide.

Do I Need an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust in my Estate Plan?

By Estate Planning Attorney Eric Ridley| Jul 17, 2025

What is a Life Insurance Trust? A life insurance trust is a trust that can be created to hold the proceeds of your life insurance policy. The trust becomes the legal owner of the policy, rather than you, upon its creation. This is an excellent tool for passing significant assets to your heirs without a…

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Revocable Living Trusts for Families in California 2025

By tilen| Jul 16, 2025

Estate planning in California has always come with headaches, but now families are facing even more hurdles as state laws and property values keep shifting. Here is what might surprise you. The probate process in California can eat up 3 to 7 percent of your estate’s value and drag on for over a year. Most…

Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals: Key Strategies

By Estate Planning Attorney Eric Ridley| Jul 16, 2025

Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals: Key Strategies Estate planning can be a complex task, especially for high-net-worth individuals. With significant wealth comes the responsibility of ensuring that it is preserved and distributed according to your wishes. In this blog post, we will delve into the key strategies that can help affluent individuals create a robust…

Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Cameras Are A Farce

By Estate Planning Attorney Eric Ridley| Jul 16, 2025

Hat Tip to Breitbart: Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Gruel has done it again — exposing enormous waste in yet another city department.  However, in a Reverse Kafka-esque twist, this time it is motorists who are finally getting the upper hand when it comes to the insidious $446 red light camera citations. Not only did Ms. Gruel…

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