Anyone who’s spent more than a couple of years in California knows that there is no shortage of interesting and bizarre weather in the Golden State. Earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, and landslides are three types of severe weather phenomena that Californians are...

In California, the three M’s are known to citizens as Medicaid, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. You probably know that all three of these programs pay for various healthcare costs, but you might still be fuzzy on the distinctions between these three programs. This blog will...

Medi-Cal is California’s state Medicaid program that extends health coverage to lower-income individuals, pregnant women, seniors, and other groups, including childless adults whose incomes are below 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Many different individuals...

Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program that provides free or inexpensive medical care to children and adults who meet requirements. Most Medi-Cal users will never see a bill, but families might have to pay a maximum of $39 per month. You can apply for Medi-Cal on...

Even if you don’t think you have enough property or assets for it to be worthwhile to craft a Last Will and Testament, you might be persuaded differently if you understood how complicated it can get for your loved ones. After you pass away, your estate will be at the...

Probate court is the venue in which a decedent’s estate is settled and the Last Will and Testament is verified and executed. Once all probate obligations are satisfied, benefits and inheritances are distributed to the beneficiaries. Some estate-planning documents may...

Probate court is where you will likely find yourself (and other family members) if a loved one has recently passed away and left behind any property or assets. Hopefully, he or she addressed their wishes on how they want their estate to be distributed to their heirs...

In 2019, it was estimated that 69 percent of all U.S. adults either have a Facebook account or have visited the social media site at least once. More than half, 51 percent, said they visit multiple times per day. With this explosion in social media use among...

When an individual is incapacitated, it can trigger a number of legal actions and agreements. If someone has a living Will, medical power of attorney, or financial power of attorney, they often come into play when an individual’s mental capacities are limited. This...

If you’ve been named the beneficiary of a decedent’s assets in California, you have certain rights that the trustee or executor must follow. If the decedent had a Will but no trust, the estate must go through probate before you can access your portion of the estate....

If a loved one has passed recently or you’ve been involved in their estate planning, you’ve likely heard about the probate process. Probate is how the court validates the Will and ensures that the right people get the decedent’s assets. It also ensures that all...

A guardian acts as a surrogate decision-maker who determines personal and financial decisions for a minor who is incapacitated, has lost his or her parents, or is dealing with mental or physical disabilities. The guardian is appointed by a judge, and the person the...