by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 15, 2017 | Inheritances
As much as we’d like to think that our heirs and survivors will come together in grief after we’re gone, that isn’t always the case. Family in-fighting, resentment, anger, greed, and old “scores to settle” often rear their ugly heads in...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Sep 15, 2016 | Inheritances
Receiving a major inheritance can feel like a gift. However, beneficiaries in California should understand that overseeing a large sum of money also involves a lot of responsibility. The mishandling of money may be a result of unexpected fees or bad decisions made due...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 7, 2016 | Inheritances
When it comes to inheritance, most people think that they will get what they deserve and that the process is simple. “I was the grantor’s son/spouse/relative, therefore I’ll get what I’m supposed to get,” or so the thought process goes....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 20, 2016 | Inheritances
For parents, creating an estate plan includes more than creating a living will, signing a few powers of attorney and deciding what kind of burial is preferred. Having children and even grandchildren typically means planning what kind of inheritance to leave behind....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 21, 2015 | Inheritances
Learning that a loved one has left you an inheritance is not an every day experience. This may be especially true if you were not particularly close to the person, or if you did not have any idea that your loved one had so much money stashed away.Regardless of your...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 27, 2015 | Inheritances
It is estimated that baby boomer parents in the United States will transfer more than $30 trillion to their children over the next 30 to 40 years. While the economy will have a lot to do with whether that number rises or falls, distributing it, especially if there are...
