Jeffrey I. Bedell Law Blog

I recently wrote an article for Wealth Counsel and its April 2012 newsletter titled "Do Not Forget About an Old 401(k) In Estate Planning."  A person can have their entire estate plan upended if they do not adequately deal with assets in a 401(k) plan.  This can cost the estate many thousands of dollars in... Read More

In the wonderful film, "The Descendants" starring George Clooney, an important topic in estate planning is tackled:  incapacity.  Without giving away too much of the plot, part of the story deals with him caring for his wife who is lying in a coma in a hospital bed.  When people think about  estate planning, they tend to think of what happens when someone dies.  But anyone who has cared for an elderly person or someone in the hospital who has lost the... Read More

Clients are often concerned about how to protect assets in they are sued.  Proper estate planning is key.  One thing not to attempt for sure is
a fraudulent transfer of assets to another person, whether it be a spouse or other relative, for the sole purpose of keeping these assets away
from creditors.  This Forbes Blog post " Read More

Forbes has an article "10 Strange Will and Testaments" that is worth your time.  Some of the last wishes are funny and some are just plain ridiculous.  Is it any surprise that Gene Rodenberry of Star Trek fame had his ashes scattered by a space satellite?  

Many people who have a proper estate plan in California that includes... Read More

A revocable living trust in California is a marvelous way to hold assets during your lifetime and avoid probat e on your death.  However, a trust is like a suitcase.  It is only effective to transfer or pass assets when you die that have been placed in your suitcase.  

Careful... Read More

In most cases, people should craft an estate plan that avoids probate when they die.  Probate is where a case is filed with the superior court to settle your estate.  A person is appointed to represent your estate, either called the executor if you died with a will or an administrator if you died without a will.  During probate, that person is responsible for managing your assets, settling your debts, and distributing your  property to your beneficiaries.

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Sacramento Estate Planning lawyer handling trust, estate planning, and probate law.... Read More

Sacramento Estate Planning Lawyer handling trust and estate law.... Read More