Who Gets the House When a Married Couple Are Separated And the Spouse In the House Dies? Learn How to Protect Your Rights
Who gets the house when husband and wife are separated at time of death? Question: Husband and wife own house together in California as joint tenants. They split in 2001, after which wife is the only occupant of the home. She pays all of the property taxes, utilities, and maintenance thereafter.They never seek a divorce… Read More »
Changes to 529 College Savings Accounts Next Year Will Influence California Divorce Spouses as the 529s Can Be Rolled Over to Roth IRAs
Excerpt: Starting in 2024, 529 education savings accounts can be rolled over into Roth IRAs under certain circumstances. People in California Divorce cases presently should take into account these changes in the law in drafting California divorce marital settlement agreements and, if necessary, litigating the issues in California divorce trials. Late last year, President Joe… Read More »
Estate Planning Considerations During Divorce
You Should Update Your Estate Plan During a Divorce If you are going through a divorce, it is important to update your estate plan. This includes your will, your living trust (if you have one), your power of attorney, and your health care directive. Some estate planning documents you can change immediately by yourself or… Read More »
Learn How To Avoid Probate Using a Transfer on Death Deed for Real Estate
What is a California Transfer on Death Deed? Why Should You Care? The California transfer on death deed allows property to be transferred to a new owner when the current owner dies The transfer does not require a probate of the estate. The current owner retains ownership and control over the property, including the right… Read More »