What is the Probate Process? Generally speaking, the probate process is used by state probate courts to transfer property to your heirs. It is really just a judge giving legal permission for assets to be passed on, whether or not you have a will. In California,...
I recently saw the video linked below about a poodle named Woody who was left to fend for himself after his owner passed away, and thought I’d quickly touch on the importance of a Pet Trust as part of your will or trust plan. Many of our clients are unaware of...
Use a Special Needs Trust to Prevent Disinheriting Disabled Children All too often, parents exclude their special needs children from their estate plan because they believe that if the child inherits property, they will be ineligible for government benefits....
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs offer disability benefits, but applying for the federal government aid could be a difficult. There are several ways to apply for these program, and a lot of information is...
Attorney Pablo Tagre was delighted to host a Mixer for the Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on October 14, 2015 at the Tagre Law Office, a Professional Corporation in Modesto, California. The Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has taken on the...
How Do I Get Rid of a Special Needs Trust? Almost every state’s probate code includes a right to terminate a trust for a variety of reasons. Some reasons may be if the original intent behind setting up the trust no longer applies or if there has been a...