Monthly Archives: March 2015

Importance and Use of California Advance Health Care Directive

Elder Law, Health Care

All California competent adults should consider signing a California Advance Health Care Directive. In the aftermath of the Terri Schiavo case, most people recognize how important this estate planning document is to protect yourself and your loved ones. In this document, you empower someone to make medical decisions for you if you become unable to … Continue reading Importance and Use of California Advance Health Care Directive →

Your family tree: its due process importance in estate administration, trust administration, and conservatorships

Conservatorship, Elder Law, Family, Probate, Trust Administration

Due process and California law requires that your closest blood relatives* be notified by the person in charge of your estate if you died or became incompetent in each of these California contexts: 1. If probate is required because you died without a will, your administrator must notify your heirs*, as your heirs are those … Continue reading Your family tree: its due process importance in estate administration, trust administration, and conservatorships →