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Planning for Your Estate During the Coronavirus Pandemic

At the time of the writing of this article, California already has more than 4,000 cases of coronavirus. With nearly 25,000 deaths globally due to this pandemic, you can’t afford to leave the future of your family to chance. Here are two important steps to take regarding your estate plan (or lack thereof) in California. Get started today – If you don’t already have an estate plan in place,...Read More

Make Sure Your California Advance Healthcare Directive is Up to Date

With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, now is not the time to have an outdated advance healthcare directive. Since regulations regarding a living will are different from state to state, if you have moved to California, your existing living will may not even be legally binding. Here are a few reasons to update your existing health care directive today. Make decisions in advance – If...Read More

Tips for Drivers to Avoid Smartphone Distractions 

California drivers need to watch out for distractions. Not only can they lead to dangerous accidents, but even if you manage to avoid an accident while driving distracted, you could still get a ticket if you are breaking the law. For example, California has a number of regulations regarding smartphone use while driving. Here are some tips to help you avoid smartphone distractions while you are...Read More

How to Handle Personal Injury Medical Expenses

You have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s fault or negligence. Now you see medical bills adding up. This can ruin you financially. What can you do about it? Here are some tips to help you seek the compensation that you deserve for your losses. Keep track of all medical bills related to the incident. If someone else was at fault, you might be able to receive compensation...Read More

Three Reasons to Keep Your Estate Out of Probate

If all you have is a last will and testament (or worse – nothing at all), then when you pass on, your estate will have to go through probate court. Of course, probate is there for a reason. It’s not all bad. However, there are some excellent reasons to try and pass as much as possible to your heirs without this provision. Here are a few reasons: It can affect how much your beneficiaries...Read More

Be Certain Your Estate Plan Includes Long-Term Care

Long-term care relates to the medical attention you may require in the final years of your life. While this is something we don’t often think about (mostly because we don’t want to), it can be something that seriously affects the estate that you leave to your family. Here are three reasons to be sure that long-term care is factored into your estate planning. You may be more likely to need...Read More

Wrongful Death Suits in Southern California

One of the worst tragedies a family can face is when a loved one’s life is suddenly ended in an avoidable accident. If your family is experiencing such an injustice, we want to express our sympathies. Please, know that you are not alone and that your family may be able to receive compensation for your loss. Just a few of the ways that wrongful deaths occur include: Medical malpractice –...Read More

On the Job Injury Claims in California

One of the places that personal injuries are likely to occur is in the workplace. If you did not receive the proper training or safety equipment from your company, they might need to compensate you for losses, including your medical bills and missed work. What are some of the jobs that lead to the most injury claims in California? Animal handling – Whether you work for a vet or walk the dogs...Read More