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A Few Things Married Couples Should Know About Estate Planning

Married couples can enjoy unique estate planning privileges that make it easier to prepare for the future. Here are some types of trusts that can help you protect one another financially. Survivor’s Trust – This is a trust that provides a clean transition if you want to leave everything to your mate. It’s very cut and dry but may not be the right option for individuals who get remarried to...Read More

4 Trust Types You Should Know About

If you want to leave a gift to family or friends when you pass on, a trust is a great way to do it. Here are four types of trust you should know about when you do your estate planning. Gift Trust – This is a great way to give loved ones a gift now and set more aside for later without a huge tax penalty. Your family can take the maximum allowable gift per year that is not taxable, and the rest...Read More

What Does It Mean that California Is a Fault State for Car Insurance?

In a no-fault state (there are currently 12 in the US), every driver is required to carry insurance that covers his or her own expenses should an accident occur. California is a fault state. What does this mean? In a fault state, the insurance of the driver who is responsible for the accident pays the expenses. Therefore, if you admit that you ran a red light and hit another car, your...Read More

Statute of Limitations Restrictions on Personal Injury Claims in California

Personal injury settlements can help to cover your medical bills, missed work, and additional pain and suffering that you may experience due to another person or company’s negligence. However, if you have been injured, you need to get your claim prepared as soon as possible. This is because the state of California places a statute of limitations on how much time you have to request...Read More

The Most Important Bicycle Safety Feature

When you are riding your bicycle around San Diego, safety must be of paramount importance. Cyclists rarely fare well when involved in an accident with a moving vehicle. That makes visibility critical for your well-being. What will make you the most visible to drivers? Lights: The Most Important Safety Feature on Your Bicycle The state of California actually has a few laws regarding lighting on...Read More

What Types of Loss Can You Seek Compensation for in a Personal Injury Case?

Whether you have been injured by another driver in a car accident or due to any other sort of personal injury involving intent or negligence, you can seek compensation. What losses can you recover in a suit? Here are four types: Medical bills – If you amass medical bills due to the injury, the person who is at fault is responsible for the medical bills. Lost wages – If you are no longer able...Read More

Attention Millennials: It’s Time to Draft Your Will

Is it worth it write a Last Will and Testament when you are still in your 20s or 30s? What if you are still single or don’t own your first home yet? The fact is that responsible estate planning isn’t about your age or how much you own. Here are three reasons millennials should have a will. You have the energy – If you don’t, imagine how much worse it will be in another 10 or 20 years. Now is...Read More

2 Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Estate planning is about more than the end of a person’s life. It is about making decisions that affect your future and the future of your loved ones. Here are a couple of the most common estate planning mistakes, so you can be sure to avoid them. Making a plan and never reviewing it – Estate planning isn’t a one and done activity. Circumstances can change in the blink of an eye. If you move...Read More