Orange County Probate Lawyer Outlines the Steps of How a Will is Carried Out
By : Dwight | Category : Lawyer, Orange County, probate attorney | Comments Off on Orange County Probate Lawyer Outlines the Steps of How a Will is Carried Out
25th Jan 2013
A person prepares a will with the objectives of stating explicitly how he will transfer his estate and to whom will parts of his estate go. The objective of the decedent is to have peace of mind: When he dies, … more
Estate Planning Attorney in Orange County Expounds on the Benefits of Living Trusts
By : Dwight | Category : california estate planning, living trust, Orange County, will | Comments Off on Estate Planning Attorney in Orange County Expounds on the Benefits of Living Trusts
10th Jan 2013
Probate, while providing a legal mechanism for the transfer of property from the decedent to his beneficiaries, has developed into a tedious, costly and open process. Hence, the avoidance of this process may be seen as one key objective in … more
Probate can be Longer and More Expensive than You Think: a Warning from Probate Attorneys in Orange County
By : Dwight | Category : Orange County, Probate, probate process | Comments Off on Probate can be Longer and More Expensive than You Think: a Warning from Probate Attorneys in Orange County
9th Jan 2013
The length of time it takes for an estate to undergo probate in Orange County varies from case to case. Barring hitches, it may be closed in 8 to 12 months. You would be fortunate if your probate went that … more
Why do I Need Estate Planning for My Estate in Orange County?
By : Dwight | Category : Attorney, california estate planning, estate plan, Estate Planning, Orange County | Comments Off on Why do I Need Estate Planning for My Estate in Orange County?
19th Dec 2012
To answer this question, you have to know first what estate planning is. It is a series of activities that allows you to systematize your assets during your lifetime so as to provide for yourself and your heirs when you … 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
What is Included in an Estate?
By : Dwight | Category : Assets, bank accounts, california estate planning, Dwight Edward Tompkins, Estate Planning, Family Trusts, Inheritance, Living Trusts, Orange County, Real Estate, Video | Comments Off on What is Included in an Estate?
9th Dec 2012
Dwight Edward Tompkins,Estate Planning Lawyer. Tompkins-Law.com
How Much Does a Living Trust Cost?
By : Dwight | Category : Attorney, cost of a estate planning attorney, costs of estate plans, Dwight Edward Tompkins, Estate Planning, Family Trusts, living trust, Living Trusts, Orange County, Revocable Living Trusts, Trusts, Video | Comments Off on How Much Does a Living Trust Cost?
29th Nov 2012
Dwight Edward Tompkins, Estate Planning Lawyer. Tompkins-Law.com
What Will Hiring a Probate Lawyer Cost in Orange County?
By : Dwight | Category : attorneys fees, costs, Orange County, probate fees in california, probate lawyer | Comments Off on What Will Hiring a Probate Lawyer Cost in Orange County?
19th Nov 2012
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to hire a probate attorney, then surely a question on your mind will be how much hiring such a professional is going to cost. The fees for this kind of … more
Probate Horror Stories
By : Dwight | Category : California, Orange County, Probate, stories | Comments Off on Probate Horror Stories
1st Nov 2012
Many of us have heard the probate horror stories of friends, loved ones and even perhaps well known individuals. Probate occurs when a deceased loved one’s assets get tied up in court typically because they did not have the proper … more
Tips for Prenuptial Agreements in Orange County
By : Dwight | Category : California, Orange County, Prenuptial Agreements, prenupts | Comments Off on Tips for Prenuptial Agreements in Orange County
5th Oct 2012
A young man went to his future father-in-law to ask for the hand of his daughter in marriage. “Yes,” the old man chuckled, “and you can even have the rest that goes with her hand.” The anecdote above … more