Estate of Affairs
Estate planning blog
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Estate of Affairs is a resource for understanding the basic elements of Estates, Estate Planning, Trusts, Inheritance, Wills, and Probate. True life examples of actual of real families facing and avoiding probate and asset management challenges.
This is not intended as legal advice.
Missing Trusts – Do I Need a Probate Lawyer?
Dad has died. You can't find any paperwork and your brother says he is in charge. You need information. Our Rocklin probate and estate planning firm will help you get answers. And if you missed our blog about stolen inheritances, you can find it by clicking this link...
Stolen Inheritances
Stolen inheritances happen when information is shut out. Our Rocklin probate firm can help you. Call now Where is My Inheritance? Not all missing inheritances are stolen. Missing inheritances happen when communication breaks down. See our blog, Missing Trusts, for...
Probate Court Cases On the Rise
Probate court cases are on the rise in our Rocklin law firm. With the current state of the economy, more people are taking probate matters in their own hands. But there is a huge reason why our clients hire us for estate planning: to avoid probate court in the first...
Last Will and Testament – Still Useful?
Why A Last Will and Testament is Still Used When clients tell me they need to get a Last Will and Testament, two thoughts come up. First I ask myself, "does this client really need a Will or is he really looking for 'estate planning,' which is more thorough?" And...
The Singles Life Estate Plan
Did you know that if you're single, you have a plan already. Why? Because no plan IS a plan. Obviously, an active lifestyle includes more risk of harm. Even if you don't live an active lifestyle, your family should know how to help you when you need it. The benefits...
Married Couples Estate Planning
If you're married then you probably have heard about estate planning. There are a few major things that keep you up at night because you want to: 1) Ensure that your family is protected if one of you dies suddenly; 2) Eliminate the hassles and guesswork from your...
Families with Young Children
When you have young children you want to give them all the help you can before you're gone. But will your child know what to do 40 years from now when today she is only two years old? Your child might be the smartest in the class, but how well does he handle money?...
Divorced with Children
The divorce was was already hard enough on the kids. Now imagine how hard things get when tragedy strikes and you don't have a plan. If you're divorced, you want to eliminate hassles and guesswork and make life easier on whoever you leave behind. Benefits of planning...
Blended Families
Many families are a blend of "his, hers, and ours." The modern family has modern complexities that will cause problems later without planning today. You might have questions, such as: 1) If I die, how do I benefit my spouse without disinheriting my child? 2) Who...
Grandchildren Estate Planning
One of the greatest gifts in life is a grandchild. You want that special person to know how much their grandparents appreciate them and give them a head start. You might have questions, such as: 1) Can I skip my child to benefit my grandchild? 2) Who should be in...
Your Lawyer
Meet Eddie
Edward Burns
Estate Planning Attorney
Eddie was on the path to becoming a prosecutor, winning felony trials, but decided to help clients directly. With a large family and talent for getting to know people, estate planning is the perfect fit.