by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 7, 2016 | Estate Planning
There are so many factors that compose your estate plan. There’s your will, which contains your last wishes and provisions for passing on assets to your loved ones and beneficiaries. There are trusts, a wide range of estate planning tools that can help someone...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 3, 2016 | Estate Planning
Fluffy, Fido and Mittens are increasingly more than just furry, four-legged animals — they are part of the family. Animals hold a special place in their owners’ hearts and yet are often left out of the entire estate planning process. Ensuring the continued...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 31, 2016 | Estate Planning
As the world continues to mourn the sudden death of music icon, Prince, speculation builds on the cause of his demise. It is suspected that opiates played a part in it, and search warrants have been executed to discover if improper prescriptions were...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 27, 2016 | Estate Planning
Nearly 60 percent of adults in California and the rest of the country are lacking something that no adult should be without — an estate plan. It is not that these individuals do not understand the benefits of estate planning; rather, the majority simply claim to...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 6, 2016 | Estate Planning
Many people mistakenly believe that it is not necessary to have certain legal protections in place unless a person is wealthy or in possession of valuable assets. In reality, estate planning is important for every California family, regardless of income level or...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 22, 2016 | Estate Planning
Being tapped to care for an ailing loved one may be difficult. Seeing a person you looked up to for so long being humbled by old age or illness may be too much for many to handle. Nevertheless, it remains important for new or impromptu caregivers to have specific...
