
What Happens to Medical Debt When You Die?
Medical debt can be scary to think about—especially when planning for the future. But what
Medical debt can be scary to think about—especially when planning for the future. But what
Thinking about medical emergencies, or death, is scary. But dying without a plan in place
If you’ve heard anything about the California probate process, you probably know that most people
A comprehensive estate plan is a set of documents that allows you to plan for incapacity, determine who inherits your assets and according to what terms, and select an individual to serve as guardian of your minor children. You can learn more here.
Under CA law, if you only have a will your property will be subject to probate court at your death. If you have a trust you can avoid probate court and your estate can be administered privately by your loved ones.
A California probate is very time-consuming and expensive. The personal representative and his or her attorney are both paid a percentage of the appraised value of the estate. There are also filings fees, publishing fees and appraiser fees associated with a probate that you typically avoid when you have a trust. You can learn more here.
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