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Prop 19 Inherited Property Rules: How This Could Affect Your Child

If you're a parent and a homeowner in California, Proposition 19, which is now law as of February 2021, will likely affect you. Since Proposition 19 went into effect, I've been hearing from parents trying to navigate new rules and protect [...]

By Ellen Cookman|October 11, 2022|
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What Is a Special Needs Trust? [A Complete Guide]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyxN2Zozolw What is a special needs trust? Who is eligible for one? What are the different types of special needs trusts? Who can help you create one? In this guide, I will talk about the special needs trust (SNT) and [...]

By Ellen Cookman|September 2, 2022|
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Special Needs Trust Restrictions – What You Need to Know

A lot of clients asked me, “What can I use a special needs trust for? What distributions are OK? And which ones are prohibited?” In this post, we're going to be talking about special needs trust restrictions, including what you can [...]

By Ellen Cookman|June 22, 2022|
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Dynasty Trust Explained: How to Protect Your Child’s Inheritance

How can you protect your child’s inheritance? One really powerful tool is using a dynasty trust. In this article, I’m going to explain all about dynasty trusts:  Why they're not just for the super-wealthy anymore How they protect your children's inheritance [...]

By Ellen Cookman|June 7, 2022|
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Trust Administration Attorney: Why It’s Better / Safer

When the trust creator dies, the successor trustee must handle the trust administration. As the trust successor, you'll have specific tasks to perform. And you may be wondering: do you need a trust administration attorney for this process? My answer: Yes.  There are many [...]

By Ellen Cookman|May 11, 2022|
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Estate Planning Checklist: How to Prepare for Estate Plan for Complex Family Situations

Your Estate Planning Checklist guides through planning for what happens next. You've given so much to care for your loved one with unique needs. Our easy-to-follow downloadable estate planning checklist helps you determine what happens next. Follow this [...]

By Ellen Cookman|February 8, 2022|
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Changes to California Estate Planning Laws in Last 5 Years

What happens to your estate when you're gone, and how will your loved ones inherit from you? In California, laws regarding estate planning dictate the parameters of how you can set up your plan and the tax consequences.  See what's changed. [...]

By Ellen Cookman|January 14, 2022|
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