Estate Planning When You Have Pets
By : Dwight | Category : california estate planning, estate laws, estate plan, Estate Planning, estate planning attorney, estate plans, pet trust california, pet trusts, Pets, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Estate Planning When You Have Pets
21st Jul 2016
Nobel Prize winner, Anatole France once said “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Pets hold a special place in our hearts and in our souls. They not only act as companions, they become … more
How Specific Can I be in My Estate Planning?
By : Dwight | Category : Advance Health Care Directives, california estate planning attorney orange county, california will, estate dispute, estate laws, estate plan, estate planning attorney orange county ca, estate planning documents, Estate planning in Orange County, estate planning lawyer orange county, estate planning orange county, Family Trusts | Comments Off on How Specific Can I be in My Estate Planning?
26th Aug 2015

Estate Planning may seem like something only older, extremely wealthy people need to think about. However, this is not the case. Estate planning is something everyone should not only think about, but also prepare for. Once something happens to us, … more
Lawyer Reveals the #1 Estate Planning Mistake
By : Dwight | Category : california estate planning, california estate planning attorney, estate laws, orange county estate planning lawyer | Comments Off on Lawyer Reveals the #1 Estate Planning Mistake
12th Feb 2014

All estate planning documents have one group of people who the estate owner has in mind: the beneficiaries. These are people who he or she would be happy to have their assets transferred to in the event of their death. … more
An Estate Planning Attorney Exposes 3 misconceptions about estate planning
By : Dwight | Category : california estate planning, california estate planning attorney, costs of estate plans, estate laws, orange county estate planning attorney | Comments Off on An Estate Planning Attorney Exposes 3 misconceptions about estate planning
21st Oct 2013
Many people put off making an estate plan because of certain misconceptions. As an Orange County estate planning attorney, I have heard many misconceptions about estate planning, three of which deter people from starting an estate plan. 1. Estate planning … more
Estate Planning Attorney Stresses the Need to Keep Your Documents Current
By : Dwight | Category : california estate planning, california estate planning attorney, california estate planning attorney orange county, costs of estate plans, Dwight Edward Tompkins, estate laws | Comments Off on Estate Planning Attorney Stresses the Need to Keep Your Documents Current
15th Oct 2013

When you prepare your estate plan, you essentially strive to answer the question: How will my estate be disposed of when I pass away or get incapacitated? For both contingencies, you plan ahead as to who will get what part … more
New Estate Tax Laws Heading Our Way in 2013
By : Dwight | Category : California, estate laws, estate planning laws, Law, Orange County | Comments Off on New Estate Tax Laws Heading Our Way in 2013
10th Dec 2012
There are changes to the estate tax code coming in 2013, therefore right now is the best time to take advantage of some of the most advantageous estate tax benefits that exist now which may never exist again. This blog … more