Pasadena Law Group - Jan Copley, Attorney at Law

Pasadena Law Group - Jan Copley, Attorney at Law At the Pasadena Law Group, we believe that the most powerful planning tool to protect our clients an

By listening closely to what you are concerned about and hope to achieve, we gain the understanding necessary to design and implement a plan to meet all of your needs. We also take the time to explain your options in clear, easy-to understand language, so that you fully understand how your plan will work and why.

What Happens if You Get Too Sick to Make Your Own Decisions?
11/09/2022

What Happens if You Get Too Sick to Make Your Own Decisions?

Many people think ahead about the future of estate planning with concerns about what happens to their assets after they pass away. This is a core component that generates most conversations around estate plans, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in fou...

Are My Funeral Burial Wishes Part of My Estate Plan?
11/09/2022

Are My Funeral Burial Wishes Part of My Estate Plan?

There are plenty of directions, wishes and exact directives that you may wish to leave behind for your loved ones, and your appointed executor when you pass away. If you had the foresight to work with an estate planning attorney to architect your plans, it is also important to think about whether or...

Transferring Property? Don't Forget About the Tax Impacts
11/09/2022

Transferring Property? Don't Forget About the Tax Impacts

When you gift property to others, you may want it to be a positive experience for the person receiving it. But since everyone has unique financial considerations, you should always work with a lawyer to discuss the how and when of transferring these property types. An attorney can help you decide on...

What Happens to My Pets If I Don't Have Family Who Will Take Them When I Pass Away?
11/09/2022

What Happens to My Pets If I Don't Have Family Who Will Take Them When I Pass Away?

Most people think of their pets as members of their family and treat them accordingly. Your pets rely on you for everything, and it can be hard to think about what might happen to them if something were to happen to you. It is natural to be concerned about what happens to your furry friends... Read....

What Does It Mean To Carry Out Effective Asset Protection Planning?
11/09/2022

What Does It Mean To Carry Out Effective Asset Protection Planning?

Where possible, you may want to discourage people from filing litigation against you in order to protect your own wealth. Asset protection planning can be considered your last line of defense for predators filing lawsuits or creditors pursuing your personal assets. Before people take any steps to in...

What Are Options for Passing on Illiquid Assets
11/09/2022

What Are Options for Passing on Illiquid Assets

If you own assets, such as real estate, heirlooms, art or other collections, you have some unique estate planning considerations. There are a few different ways to pass on these illiquid assets, and you’ll want to think carefully about your personal goals and the people who will receive these asse...

Selling Real Property During California Probate: What to Know
11/09/2022

Selling Real Property During California Probate: What to Know

There may come a time after you have passed away that the personal representative appointed to your estate may need to sell real property. If you’ve already been appointed as a personal representative, you also need to know about all the rules for holding and preserving this property, what it can ...

What Does It Mean to Disclaim an Inheritance?
11/09/2022

What Does It Mean to Disclaim an Inheritance?

Leaving behind an inheritance for a loved one might have good intentions, but it may not always be the case that the recipient wants those assets. There are many reasons why someone may not want to accept an inheritance given to them. Whether through intestate succession, through the terms of a will...

Can Someone Be Removed as a Personal Representative In California?
11/09/2022

Can Someone Be Removed as a Personal Representative In California?

A person who was appointed as a personal representative of an estate has the responsibility for handling many different estate administration expenses. This is why it is so important to consult with the person who has been selected to serve in this role to verify their level of comfort in taking it....

What Are Advanced Health Care Directives and Living Wills?
10/17/2022

What Are Advanced Health Care Directives and Living Wills?

Your will is a document that determines what happens to your property when you pass away, but a living will is a document that determines what happens to you while you are still living but no longer able to make your own decisions. In California, a living will is known as an advanced health care.......

Should My Family Avoid Probate When I Pass Away?
10/17/2022

Should My Family Avoid Probate When I Pass Away?

When a person passes away in California, their estate must be administered through a court process known as probate. Probate allows for the payment of all liabilities, debts and taxes, at which point the remaining property is then distributed to heirs in accordance with the will. If you did not have...

Is A Last Will and Testament Enough for Your California Estate Planning?
10/17/2022

Is A Last Will and Testament Enough for Your California Estate Planning?

Creating a last will and testament that is legally valid in California is the foundation of your estate plan. It is also the first step towards protecting your assets, appointing a guardian for your minor children should something happen to you and the other parent, and taking care of your loved one...

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