by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
While the overall divorce rate in the U.S. has declined over the past 20 years, it has doubled for Americans over the age of 50. Financial experts warn that the stakes are higher for those divorcing later in life, since their prime earning years are behind them and...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you’re like most Americans, you have a rich digital life. You may bank online, invest online and certainly interact socially online. But where do those assets go after you do?Unfortunately, identity theft is rising even for the deceased. TIME magazine...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Most people who do a good job of saving for retirement in tax-deferred retirement accounts usually wind up leaving a good portion of these assets to heirs. And while you may wish that your heirs would protect these assets as long as possible, the fact is that a...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
There are potential consequences that extend beyond hurt feelings when parents leave one child more than others in a will. One of the main consequences is potentially leaving an estate plan vulnerable to legal challenge.Of course, there can be a number of very good...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
There are many reasons to have a will, including the ability to name the guardians for minor children and provide for them financially, distribute assets to preferred beneficiaries who may not have otherwise been eligible to receive property, and designating an...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Transferring property to another upon the death of a property owner can be accomplished outside the California probate process by utilizing the following will substitute techniques:Right of Survivorship: California recognizes three types of property ownership with...
