The Thy Will Be Done Law Blog
The Thy Will Be Done law blog. From California estate planning law and celebrity Wills (or lack thereof, a la Prince) and probate disputes (Aretha Franklin) to estate matters around the world (the estate of Queen Elizabeth II) and in antiquity (Attalus III, who willed his kingdom to the Roman Republic), as well as pieces of a more academic nature, join attorney Ryan J. Casson for interesting and informative legal overviews and inheritance accounts from the trusts and estates world. Please click the Legal Disclaimers link below and be reminded that nothing on this website may be used as legal, tax, or financial advice, and that content on this website is based on laws that existed at the time. Laws can change.
New California Law Puts Retirement Accounts at Risk — What You Can Do
When most people think of “asset protection,” they’re really thinking about two different kinds of protection. The first is creditor or lawsuit exposure—what happens if someone gets a judgment against you in California state court. The second is bankruptcy protection—what happens if you have to file bankruptcy and a trustee reviews your assets.
Retirement accounts have always been a cornerstone of asset protection planning, but recent changes in California law mean that not all retirement accounts are treated the same.
Hot and Cold Assets: Should Your Revocable Living Trust Hold Business or Real Estate Interests?
What’s a “hot asset,” anyway? Is it the newest meme stock on Reddit? Good guess, but no. In the estate planning world, the notion of “hot assets” and “cold assets” relates to . . .
Joint Ownership: A Good Way to Avoid Probate? (Part 1 of 2)
This question often has an easy answer: Joint ownership is (often) . . . bad! In many instances, the drawbacks . . .
Compelling Reasons Why Your California Estate Plan Should Include a Living Trust
Estate planning is a crucial aspect of ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. But estate planning also involves . . .
I Don’t Like My Child’s Spouse. Help!
So your kids are adults. Or are they? Well, one of your kids is married, but you have your doubts as to . . .