Five years ago, cryptocurrency was probably not on your radar. Today, it may be an important investment in your portfolio. You could even own some nonfungible tokens (NFTs), which are powered by the same blockchain-based technology. You should ensure that they are included in your estate plan so you can preserve them for your heirs.

If you do decide on a trust, you can avoid a lengthy probate process. Another frequently underrated reason is the added privacy a trust offers.

My spouse has died, do I need to file an estate tax return? California does not have any estate or inheritance taxes at a state level.

When you use a trust, you bypass probate, a lengthy legal process that validates your…

California is one of the few states which has enacted filial laws. Filial laws place…

Guns can be transferred to intended beneficiaries through a special purpose trust. The special purpose…

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