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Why Make Your Retirement Fund Beneficiary a Trust?

You may seem to have two goals that are at odds. You want to set aside a nice nest egg for your future heirs to enjoy. However, you also want to build up funds so that you are comfortable after retirement, even if you live to a very old age. How can you make your estate planning and retirement planning work together? The secret may be to make your trust the beneficiary of your retirement fund....Read More

California Probate FAQ

California probate court is where decisions are made regarding the estates of both those who die with no will and those who have a will. What do you need to know about California probate court so you can do your estate planning accordingly? If I Don’t Have a Will, Does Probate Court Appoint an Executor? Not exactly. There is someone who will be appointed to handle your affairs, but an executor...Read More

Pre-existing Conditions and Your Personal Injury Suit

You may wonder if having a pre-existing condition will affect your personal injury suit. The answer is likely to be yes, but not necessarily in the way you may expect. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind if you are filing a personal injury suit but have a pre-existing health condition. Always disclose your condition – This may seem counter-intuitive. However, you will have a much...Read More

California’s Most Common Personal Injury Causes

Not all causes of personal injury are actionable, but there may be times when you can seek compensation for your losses. Here are 5 of the more common reasons for personal injury suits in California. Slip and fall accidents – In order for you to be able to make a claim, you have to prove that the injury was the fault of the property owner. This means that the owner was negligent in caring for...Read More

How Estate Planning Can Protect Your Minor Children

We hope that your children get to enjoy your loving care for many years to come. But what if an unforeseen accident should occur in your life? You can use your estate planning to protect your minor children. There is no substitute for you, but there are ways to look after your kids, even if you pass away unexpectedly. Here are a few important tips: Appoint a legal guardian – The children need...Read More

Common Mistakes People Make When Estate Planning

When it comes to estate planning, there are some common mistakes that people make. Here are some of the big ones, and why you don’t want to make the same errors. Leaving it for later – An accident can happen to anyone. Don’t leave your legacy up to chance simply because you don’t like thinking about your own mortality. Never doing it – Some people have the mistaken impression that estate...Read More

Important Slip and Fall Injury Reminders

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, the first thing on your mind is probably receiving the proper medical attention. That is the right priority. Is there anything else you should think about while you are waiting for medical services to arrive? Here are a couple of reminders. If you can, take pictures of the conditions that led to the injury. Was the floor wet? Was the wet...Read More

Avoid These Common Driving Distractions

Distracted drivers cause accidents that can lead to serious injury or even fatalities. How can you protect yourself and your passengers? While you can’t control other drivers, you can do your best to ensure that you are not distracted while operating your vehicle. Here are some common distractions to avoid. Phone – Whether a person is using a phone legally or illegally, it is still a...Read More