by Alysse Eberhardt, Esq. | Jul 27, 2024 | Protecting Assets, Real Estate
A whopping 67% of Americans don’t have an estate plan (that’s approximately 221 million people!). If you’re part of this percentage, don’t feel bad. You can rest assured that this is a judgment-free zone. Whether you’ve avoided thinking about the topic...
by Nicole Sheehey | Jun 14, 2024 | Protecting Assets, Real Estate
I was the age I am today when I learned that the HGTV channel has been on air since 1994. Isn’t that wild?! As the “House Hunters” universe alone has expanded to include “House Hunters: Renovation,” “House Hunters: Where Are They Now?,” to the latest spinoff, “House...
by Sara Ovando-Bowen | Apr 28, 2024 | Finances, Protecting Assets, Protecting Assets
Dividing assets in a California divorce can be complicated, especially when a living trust is involved without a prenuptial agreement (a.k.a. a prenup). California courts typically include trusts in the marital estate for divorce unless a prenup says otherwise....
by Sara Ovando-Bowen | Apr 8, 2024 | Prenuptial Agreements, Protecting Assets
If, for whatever reason, you don’t want a prenup or cannot get one (maybe your future spouse is refusing one), you may be wondering how you can protect yourself financially without a prenup. We’re here to tell you that there’s no better way to protect yourself...
by LAURA TYNAN | Mar 24, 2024 | Finances, Protecting Assets
It’s said that choosing who to marry is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. It is the one decision that will influence all others and impact every other aspect of your life, for better or for worse. So, should lovebirds merge their...
by Chelsie Keller | Jan 29, 2024 | Finances, Protecting Assets
As part of the prenuptial agreement, both partners are required to go through a process called “financial disclosure.” This process involves complete transparency of all financial information, including income, assets, debt, businesses, and potential...