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Last Will and Testament: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself - Werner Law Firm

Prepare Your Last Will and Testament By Asking Yourself These 7 Questions

POSTED ON: June 20, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Like most legal documents, there is a lot to consider and keep in mind when finalizing your last will and testament. While a ‘last will’ doesn’t have to be your last piece of estate planning – you can amend and invalidate your will, if you so choose – the logistics around drafting and setting up […]
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Effects of Divorce on Inheritance Rights in California - Werner Law Firm

The Effects of Divorce on Inheritance Rights in California

POSTED ON: June 18, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
It’s difficult to determine exactly how much of California’s population still seeks a divorce – while divorce rates have been plummeting across the country since the Great Recession began in 2008, couples do still continue to seek separation in cases where the differences in the relationship feel irreconcilable. In recent years, out of roughly 20,000,000 […]
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Living Trusts: A Great Tool, Even When You're Not Rich - Werner Law Firm

Why Living Trusts Are a Great Estate Planning Tool, Even If You’re Not Rich

POSTED ON: June 15, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Death is a difficult subject, and every loved one’s passing is marked by a long period of mourning and remembrance – but when that period is mired by financial and legal complications in the form of lengthy, unnecessary, and intrusive probate issues, then the memory and legacy of a loved one can feel tarnished or […]
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Estate Plans: Find Out If A Will Or A Trust Is For You - Werner Law CA

Will-Based vs. Trust-Based Estate Plans

POSTED ON: May 31, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Making estate plans for the end of life can be a daunting idea. Most of us don’t like to think about the time when we will no longer be present on the planet, and we tend to live as though such is not going to actually happen. This can produce a sort of cognitive dissonance, […]
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What Are the Legal Grounds for Contesting a Will?

POSTED ON: May 28, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
There are very few circumstances where the idea of contesting a will elicits positive emotions.  The image that is associated is usually one of strife, stress, and hurt. Not only is the focus being taken away from honoring the passing of a loved one, those who remain are often in the process of learning new, […]
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Simplify Estate Planning With a Memorandum of Trust

POSTED ON: May 28, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
It is estimated that over 40% of individuals between the ages of 53 and 71 do not have estate planning documents in place. This number decreases to only 19% of those beyond this age, but it is still an alarming number. Reasons for avoiding the planning vary, but many cite the burden of the task as a deterrent. While […]
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Formal vs. Summary Probate: What’s the Difference?

POSTED ON: May 24, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
There are a variety of ways an estate may go through probate, depending largely on the size of the estate and how it is set up. If you want to purchase or sell real estate in probate, much of the process depends on whether the estate goes through a simplified/summary probate procedure or a formal […]
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Understanding the Differences Between Wills and Living Trusts

POSTED ON: May 24, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
When you begin planning your estate, you’ll likely come across the terms “will” and “living trust.” These estate planning options serve substantially different needs. While almost everyone has heard of a will, fewer people have heard of living trusts. Learn more about the differences between wills and living trusts to figure out which one best […]
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What’s Yours Is Mine? Transmutation of Property in California

POSTED ON: May 20, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Many couples go about their married lives in peace, with the belief that all their assets are shared as equals. Other couples rest in the idea that they are aware of what belongs to whom in every respect and have made amicable agreements about future distribution of properties. In either of these situations, partners may […]
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Guide to Creating a Living Trust in California

POSTED ON: May 15, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
It is estimated that less than half of all Americans have documents in place for directing how affairs are to be conducted following their death. Even though death is a certainty in life, many of us somehow manage to push the idea aside, and continue to act as though the event is forever far away. For […]
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