Stepping into adulthood signifies more than just reaching a certain age; it marks the transition to a phase of life filled with rights, responsibilities, and the need for preparedness. In the eyes of the law, adulthood brings with it a host of legal privileges and obligations. One crucial aspect of this preparedness is ensuring that […]
Emergency Planning
The Importance of Basic Estate Planning for Your 18-Year-Old
As parents, we always strive to protect and provide for our children. As your child reaches the age of 18, you may think that they are officially adults, ready to take on the world. While it’s true that they are becoming more independent, it’s also essential to recognize that certain responsibilities still rest upon your […]
Orange County Estate Planning Lawyer: What Happens If an Unmarried Partner Becomes Disabled or Incapacitated but Doesn’t Die?
Planning for the death of an unmarried partner is critical, but so is planning for the possibility that one partner becomes sick, disabled, or incapacitated at some point during their lifetime. Under the laws of most states, an unmarried partner has zero rights to manage finances or make medical decisions when something happens to the […]
What’s Your Emergency Plan? Why It’s Critical to Have One
One of the common things to do when it comes to estate planning is to only focus on what happens when you die and ignore planning for the possibility of a medical emergency where you may not die but are temporarily or permanently incapacitated. Think accident, head injury, stroke, sudden cardiac arrest, early onset […]
Why I Feel Good About My Hospital Visit and the Importance of Emergency Planning
One of the common things to do when it comes to estate planning is to only focus on what happens when you die and ignore planning for the possibility of a medical emergency where you may not die but are temporarily or permanently incapacitated. Think accident, head injury, stroke, sudden cardiac arrest, early onset of […]