Not long ago, I was contacted by a couple who did planning with us a while back. They asked for an appointment to make some changes to their estate plan. However, their demeanor when they came in was different than the last time we met. When I inquired about the changes they wanted to make,… Read More
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Will and Trust Attorney on How to Make Sure Your Executor Has Everything They Need When You Pass Away
No one likes to think about it, but when we pass away it will be someone else’s responsibility to wrap up our affairs. This can be a difficult task for your executor if he or she does not know where your important documents are kept, information on your financial accounts like what types, where they… Read More
Considerations When Hiring an Attorney to Help Plan For Long-Term Care
Many seniors and their families put off consulting with an estate planning attorney to plan for long-term care because they’re afraid of the cost. But an attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for yourself or your loved one. Instead of… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning Costs
Let’s be honest: a major obstacle to proper estate planning for many people is the cost. Sometimes it’s hard to see how estate planning can save money, time, and headaches in the future when there’s a significant price tag in the present. That’s why Elk Grove estate planning lawyers want to let people in on… Read More
Med pay coverage – an update
Twelve or so years ago I wrote one of my first blog posts on medical payments coverage. You can read it here. It is now time for an update, as things have changed – significantly. On a car insurance policy,…
Don’t let the insurance company restrict your treatment
I have seen a new trend with people calling me – and quite frankly, it is disturbing. Someone gets in a crash. They call the other party’s insurance company and report a claim. They get transferred to an adjuster. After…
Don’t let the insurance company restrict your treatment
I have seen a new trend with people calling me – and quite frankly, it is disturbing. Someone gets in a crash. They call the other party’s insurance company and report a claim. They get transferred to an adjuster. After…
Don’t trust insurance companies – a true story
Let me relate a real story about why you should never trust an insurance company. This is for a case I am currently working on. As background, my client was rear ended in a car accident by an unlicensed, uninsured…
The Statute of Limitations
The what of what? I typically hear people call it the statue of limitations. However, folks, it is not a statue. It is a statute, or a law. The statute of limitations tells you how long you have to sue…
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Of all the automobile insurance coverage that exists, Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) is THE MOST important coverage. (In California, uninsured motorist also acts as underinsured motorist coverage.) Why is Uninsured Motorist Coverage so Important? If you buy UM coverage and…