California Wills Legal Guides (7 found)

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Michael Gary Perdue
Written by Michael Gary Perdue
Contributor Level 3

The Do's and Don't s of writing your own Will
Darlynn Campbell Morgan
Written by Darlynn Campbell Morgan
Contributor Level 4

A Will is a legal document that tells a Court how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. If you have over a certain amount of assets (varies by State), it requires the Executor to go to Court and get an order from the Court to distribute your assets using a process called Probate.
Kevin L Von Tungeln
Written by Kevin L Von Tungeln
Contributor Level 4

When doing estate planning, California consumers should beware of “Living Trust Mills” because they may actually be a scheme represented by salespeople posing as “living trust experts.” These alleged experts sell annuities and other investments under the guise of helping with an individual’s living
Stephen Charles Gruber
Written by Stephen Charles Gruber
Contributor Level 4

Californians are allowed to prepare their own wills without needing witnesses. The following is a guide to preparing this type of will. Please remember that this guide applies only to residents of California.
Tamara Lynn Harper
Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
Contributor Level 5

There are a variety of tools from which you can construct your estate plan, including wills, life insurance, and trusts. It is important to discuss these tools with your tax and legal advisors.
Michael Anthony Turek
Written by Michael Anthony Turek
Contributor Level 3

Payment to an ex-spouse after a divorce (and while a divorce is pending) is called spousal support. The details, amount, and duration of support in California vary from case to case.
Michael Anthony Turek
Written by Michael Anthony Turek
Contributor Level 3

Parents of minor children or disabled adult children in California are required to pay child support. The amount is calculated by a computer formula, based on the income levels of both parents and the amount of time each parent has custody of the child.

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