by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2013 | Probate Litigation
When a person has been named the executor of an estate, there are often questions that arise pertaining to the exact duties and responsibilities of an estate executor. Once an executor has been appointed, they are responsible for negotiating the probate process on...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2013 | probate attorney
Many people assume that the California probate process can be avoided if they have a will or living trust, but as an Orange County probate attorney notes, this is not always the case. It is not uncommon for an earlier will to be discovered or for a will’s...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
An Orange County estate planning attorney notes that one of the driving factors for people who create estate plans is to provide adequately for a surviving spouse. The process can become more complicated when it involves multiple marriages and children from different...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2013 | probate attorney
A death in the family often imposes cruel demands on family members, not the least being the necessity to tackle a list of financial responsibilities. An Orange County probate attorney has provided a list of the seven most critical financial duties to perform in the...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
These three documents are crucial for you to execute as part of your estate plan to maintain control:Last will and testament – it’s called a will because it expresses your will – your exact wishes for who you want to receive your property, raise your...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
It may be somewhat ironic that the generation that ushered in the most change – the Baby Boomers – are the first to have to deal with a big change in how retirement planning is done. Employment today is fluid, pensions are almost nonexistent, and we now...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
One of the main motivations for most adults to create a California estate plan is to ensure their minor children are taken care of in case they die unexpectedly. However, with more and more adults joining the “sandwich” generation – taking care of...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Although mortgage interest rates are low, credit is still tight and many young families are finding it tough to buy their own homes. While parents and older family members may want to help, they need to do it in a fashion that doesn’t adversely affect them...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Single women face a unique challenge when planning for retirement, since women live longer, earn less and may have moved in and out of the workforce more than men. Here are some retirement planning guidelines for single women:Plan. The reasons stated above are why...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
The divorce rate for those over the age of 50 has doubled in the past decade, and this can have serious implications for the retirement plans of baby boomers.Boomers are living longer and divorce no longer has the stigma attached to it by previous generations. Experts...
