Are Inherited IRA’s Safe from Creditors?
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7th Dec 2018
IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts), along 401(k)s are becoming increasingly popular with working Americans as means to save for retirement. Roth and traditional IRAs are able to be invested on a tax-deferred basis, which makes them the greatest source of financial … more
Testamentary vs Contractual Capacity in Estate Planning
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26th Jun 2018
It is important to know that estate planning requires of the individual to be of “sound mind” for the document to be legal. This means that the person should understand fully what the content of the estate planning involves as … more
Why People Procrastinate About Estate Planning
By : Dwight | Category : california estate planning, costs of estate plans, Dwight Edward Tompkins, Estate Planning, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Why People Procrastinate About Estate Planning
12th Dec 2017
Without a doubt, one of the toughest things to do in life is planning for your estate. It can be a bit depressing having to focus on the end phases of your life, but in reality, it is one of … more
Create Your Estate Planning Checklist: 10 Helpful Tips
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1st Aug 2017
Estate planning can seem like a daunting task. Not only do you have to make plans to protect your family after your death, but you also need to ensure that all the proper paperwork and documentation are in place. This … more
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
10 Important Estate Planning Questions
By : Dwight | Category : Attorney, california estate planning, california estate planning attorney, Estate Planning, trust, Uncategorized, Wills | Comments Off on 10 Important Estate Planning Questions
15th Jun 2016
Have you ever stopped to think about what will happen to your possessions once you pass away? Several people consider their loved ones and put trusts and life insurance policies in place; however, they fail to appropriately plan for their … more
The Importance of Artwork in Estate Planning
By : Dwight | Category : asset protection, california estate planning, california estate planning attorney, california estate planning attorney orange county, charitable giving, Estate Planning, estate planning attorney, Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Importance of Artwork in Estate Planning
18th May 2016
Artist David Dory is quoted as saying, “To own a piece of work done by an Artist is to possess one of their facets, one of the windows of their life.” People collect art for a variety of reasons. For … more
How to Include Firearms in Your Estate Plan
By : Dwight | Category : Assets, california estate planning attorney, california estate planning attorney orange county, california living trust attorney, Estate Planning, estate planning attorney, Uncategorized | Comments Off on How to Include Firearms in Your Estate Plan
13th Apr 2016
In a recent study by Bindu Kaledan, an assistant professor of Epidemiology at Columbia, one-third of Americans reported owning a gun. Gun ownership and gun control are popular topics in the United States. Most of the time, the conversations are … more
The Dangers of Not Having a Special Needs Trust
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21st Sep 2015
Understanding wills and trusts and the different components of each, can prove to be quite confusing. But, one very important component that should not go overlooked is the Special Needs Trust. If you care for a special needs child or … more
Hello world!
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16th Sep 2014
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!