Why Every Small Business Owner Needs an Estate Plan
What would happen to your company if you could not run it tomorrow? Many owners spend years building a business but never decide who will take over, leaving their families and employees guessing. Speaking with estate planning attorneys in Fremont can help you identify gaps in your plan. In this guide, The Law Offices of […]
How To Protect Your Digital Assets Through Estate Planning
Financial accounts, personal files, and cryptocurrency wallets can contain information or property your family may need. Without clear instructions, loved ones could spend months trying to identify accounts or preserve irreplaceable photos and messages. An experienced estate planning attorney in Fremont can help you address these concerns. In this guide, The Law Offices of C. Lee Hewitt […]
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
An estate plan may reflect your wishes when you sign it, but circumstances can look very different a few years later. Changes in your family or finances may push older instructions out of step with what you want today. In this guide, The Law Offices of C. Lee Hewitt explains how often you should update […]
What’s the Difference Between Estate Planning and a Will?
Many people assume that writing a will is all they need to protect their family and property when they die. A will is an important piece of the puzzle, but it’s only one part of a larger plan. Understanding the difference between estate planning and a will helps you make informed choices, which is why […]
Estate Planning Strategies for Blended Families
The Law Offices of C. Lee Hewitt can help you navigate the complexities of remarrying, which brings a new sense of purpose and belonging, but also a pressing question: What happens to your assets when you’re gone? Blended families often have different dynamics than traditional ones, which means a standard will may not be enough […]
Is notarization necessary for a valid will in California?
Putting together a valid will can resolve many estate planning needs. A testator with a valid will can select the personal representative who administers their estate or the guardian who might care for their children. They can list their beneficiaries and clarify what assets they should inherit. Wills are powerful documents that outside parties might […]
The percentage of adults without a will is shockingly high
Most people know that dying without a will can lead to major probate challenges. Quite a few people know at least one person who lost a loved one who did not already have a will on record. They may have had a difficult time handling probate matters and may have experienced intense family conflicts related […]
Should grandparents be listed as guardians?
An important part of estate planning is choosing a guardian. For instance, couples sometimes have their first child and then start to take estate planning much more seriously. They know that they need to create a plan now that there’s another generation to consider. If someone passes away unexpectedly, the guardian takes over and raises […]
Should you put off estate planning for when you’re older?
When you look into estate planning, one thing that you’ll find is that most people haven’t done it. The majority of Americans don’t have an estate plan, and many people will pass away without ever writing one. There are a variety of reasons why this happens. However, in one study, 40% of people said they […]