If you own a timeshare, chances are you’re wondering how to get out of it. Most people who own a timeshare ask this question sooner than later. Luckily, if you have recently signed the contract, you may still be within the rescission period. However, even if this time has passed,…
If you own your home you may be considering ways to protect your most valuable asset from legal issues. Often, people consider putting real estate into an LLC. Although this may be a wise decision for income producing investment properties, this is often a bad decision for one’s own primary…
If you are considering embryo adoption it is important to consider the rights of future conceived children. These rights could effect who legally owns the embryo after the owner passes away. Issues like these are unique compared to traditional adoption, and the rules for the two are not always the…
Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency have become increasingly popular forms of investment. But what are the benefits, and drawbacks, of these virtual investments in terms of estate planning? Can cryptocurrency even be passed to beneficiaries like other assets? The short answer is yes, but the process is much different…
Bankruptcy, particularly chapter 7, is not a typical option for California homeowners with modest equity in their home. This is because the homestead exemption (the amount of equity in your home that can be protected from creditors during bankruptcy) has not kept up with the average price of homes throughout…
