The Scary Pitfalls of DIY Wills: Don’t Let Your Estate Plan Turn Into a Horror Story Halloween is a time for haunted houses, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night. But nothing is scarier than leaving your loved ones with a broken estate plan. Do-it-yourself wills may look harmless, but behind the mask…
Do You Want Your Funeral Livestreamed? (And Other Thoughts Your Ancestors Didn’t Need to Contemplate) By Kristin M. Kaminski, Kaminski Law Group When your great-great-grandparents passed away, their end-of-life plans probably didn’t involve a camera crew or a stable internet connection. The biggest questions were who would host the wake, which hymns to sing, and…
“It’s Okay, Mom Wouldn’t Have Wanted That”: Understanding POLST, DNRs, and Advance Directives in California When emergency crews arrived, Susan felt her heart race. Her mother, Evelyn, had collapsed at home. Paramedics were ready to start CPR. “Wait,” Susan said through tears. “She didn’t want this. She made that clear.” But when they asked for…
Do Registered Domestic Partners Have Inheritance Rights in California? When it comes to estate planning and inheritance in California, registered domestic partners are often unsure whether they have the same rights as married spouses. The good news is—yes, they do. Under California law, registered domestic partners are granted the same rights, protections, and benefits as…
Making Sure Your Title Insurance Covers Your Home in a Trust If you’re thinking about putting your home into a revocable living trust, you might assume your title insurance will automatically stay in place. But that’s not always the case! To make sure your home is still covered, it’s a good idea to check your…
