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Are Wills Needed in a Community Property State?
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Ron YukelsonApril 8, 2024 ryukelson@carnaclaw.com Are Wills Needed in a Community Property State? By Victor Herrera, JD A will is an important legal document that outlines how a person's assets and property, held in their name, should be distributed after their death. In the context of a community property
Conservatorship or Power of Attorney? The Answer is: It Depends
Conservatorship or Power of Attorney? The Answer is: It Depends By Victor Herrera, JD A number of high-profile celebrities have recently sought a conservatorship for a family member including Jay Leno, for his wife Mavis, and Cher for her son, Elijah Blue Allman, claiming they are unable to adequately manage their affairs or make proper medical decisions. Click to read
Starting A Company? Risk Avoidance is Key
Starting A Company? Risk Avoidance is Key! By Andrew Russell, JD and Emilie Elliott, JD Thinking of turning that great business idea into a start-up company? Regardless of the industry, potential size or financing needed, entrepreneurs on the precipice of starting a company should be thinking about one very important thing at the outset – risk avoidance. Click to read more.
Adding Your Child to Title on Your House is Rarely, If Ever, A Good Idea 12/5/2023
CONTACT: Ron Yukelson December 4, 2023 ryukelson@carnaclaw.com Adding Your Child to Title on Your House is Rarely, If Ever, A Good Idea By Stephanie Barclay, JD When you add your child to title to your home, you are essentially making them a co-owner of the property. This appeals to people because preparing a quitclaim deed is an easier, less expensive way to avoid probate compared with creating a revocable living trust. While the front-end costs are less expensive, the future costs are usually