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Creating a Will: The Breakdown - Werner Law Firm

Creating a Will: The Breakdown

POSTED ON: July 23, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
A person’s last will and testament is a very powerful document, if designed and executed properly. A will acts as a blueprint for the distribution of everything you own after you die, and can be used to assign more than just monetary value, giving you one last opportunity to address the family in a meaningful […]
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Understanding the “Quiet Title” Action - Werner Law Firm

Understanding the “Quiet Title” Action

POSTED ON: July 19, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Selling properties in probate is a time-consuming process, but it’s an important task that helps families move on and prepare for the next stage of life. However, property in probate is prone to disputes, particularly if there’s an unclear will or multiple beneficiaries who want to lay claim to the house. A quiet title can […]
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DIY Estate Planning? 5 Reasons You Need a Lawyer - Werner Law Firm

DIY Estate Planning? 5 Reasons You Need a Lawyer

POSTED ON: July 19, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Planning your estate is perhaps one of the most important things you can do for your family. Everything you’ve worked for throughout your life can continue to provide for your loved ones after you pass, but only if you handle your estate accordingly. While it’s tempting to cut costs with DIY estate planning forms, there […]
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How to Omit Tax Problems When Settling an Estate - Werner Law Firm

How to Omit Tax Problems When Settling an Estate

POSTED ON: July 18, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
When a person passes away, everything they own is transferred to others. How exactly that occurs, however, depends on different factors. When a person dies, their assets and wealth become their estate, which is appropriately distributed among their next of kin either according to their own wishes – as per proper documentation – or according […]
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Estate Planning Mistakes & How to Dodge Them - Werner Law Firm

Common Mistakes Made During Estate Planning & How to Dodge Them

POSTED ON: July 17, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
An estate plan and make or break your family’s financial future. When misapplied, estate planning mistakes can cost your loved ones hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and lost assets. On the other hand, a well-executed estate plan can mean that nearly every cent of what you own flows flawlessly to your loved […]
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California Probate Alternatives: Recognize Your Options - Werner Law Firm

Probate Alternatives in California: You May Have Options

POSTED ON: July 11, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
While not the most complex in the country, California's probate process can be both frustrating and long-winded for many concerned with finding the best possible way to pass on their wealth to the next generation. Luckily, multiple California probate alternatives ease the process. Probate occurs when a person dies, and a court is called to […]
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No Designated Beneficiaries? You Still Need an Estate Plan - Werner Law Firm

No Designated Beneficiaries? You Still Need an Estate Plan

POSTED ON: June 28, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Some make the mistake of thinking that estate planning is primarily about leaving behind an inheritance to designated beneficiaries. While a lot of it is about doing precisely that, there is more to it. Estate planning is often misunderstood as a collection of financial tools and tactics exclusive to those with the money to invest […]
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California Probate: A Simple Walkthrough for a Complex Process - Werner Law Firm

California Probate: A Simple Walkthrough for a Complex Process

POSTED ON: June 25, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
At its most basic, probate is the process by which a court determines that a last will and testament is legitimate and provable. Without a will present, the California probate process can also become a means by which to determine how an estate is best distributed. Yet while these two concepts seem quite simple, the […]
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A US Will Under Foreign Laws: Legalities & logistics - Werner Law Firm

Legalities of a U.S. Will Under Foreign Laws

POSTED ON: June 21, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
The specifications surrounding the legalities of a U.S. will under foreign laws can become quite complicated. Some jurisdictions will accept a verbal will, some will not. Some jurisdictions require a notarized stamp, others will recognize the simple signature of the grantor. In the United States, the laws regarding the validity of a will can even […]
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What You Need to Know About Advance Healthcare Directives - Werner Law Firm

What You Need to Know About Advance Healthcare Directives

POSTED ON: June 20, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Perhaps you’re looking ahead to the next stage of life and you’ve considered advance healthcare directives (AHCD), or maybe you think you have decades before you need to make decisions regarding your medical care. In either case, setting up an AHCD is an easy way to make your wishes known, ensure that your loved ones […]
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