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Estate Planning: Don’t Leave Your Legacy to Luck This St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck—the four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, and the elusive leprechauns. But when it comes to estate planning, luck isn’t a strategy. While we can all hope for good fortune in life, a well-crafted estate…
Should You Sell, Gift, or Keep Your Home Until Death? A Guide to Making the Right Decision If you’re a homeowner in California, you’ve likely wondered about the best way to pass your property to your loved ones. Should you sell it during your lifetime, gift it now, or hold onto it until death? Each option has tax and financial implications that could impact both you and your heirs. Here’s what you need to know. The Step-Up in Basis: A Key Advantage of Keeping Property Until Death In…
Ensure Your Property Insurance Is Updated After a Title Transfer Transferring real estate into a trust or business entity is a common estate planning strategy to protect assets and avoid probate. However, these transfers can unintentionally impact insurance coverage, leaving homeowners vulnerable if not properly addressed. With the recent Los Angeles wildfires, ensuring adequate…
A Valentine’s Day Love Letter: Writing Your Estate Plan Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love—love for your partner, your family, and those who make your heart full. While chocolates and roses are classic tokens of affection, there’s another way to express your love this year, one that lasts…
