by Kelley Way | Apr 6, 2026 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
One of the most frequently asked questions from potential clients is “What documents do I need in my estate plan?” Another is “Do I need a will or a trust? Wait, why would you say I need both?” Here’s a breakdown of the typical documents in an estate plan, and how...
by Kelley Way | Mar 2, 2026 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Estate Planning is all about helping the people around you – because let’s face it, your estate is not going to be your problem. So let’s look at three common ways your estate plans can go wrong, and how you can tailor your estate plan to prevent it. People fight over...
by Kelley Way | Dec 1, 2025 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Trademarks
Happy holidays, friends! As we wrap up 2025, I wanted to share my favorite blog posts from the year. Whether you’re a writer, creator, or planning for the future, these posts cover estate planning, copyright, trademark law, and intellectual property. While this is a...
by Kelley Way | Nov 3, 2025 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Who Inherits Without a Will It has recently come to my attention that people don’t actually know who would inherit from them if they died without a will or trust. I’m so well steeped in estate administration procedures that it didn’t occur to me that this is not...
by Kelley Way | Mar 3, 2025 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
A common question I’m asked is: What’s the best way to give my house to my kids? In most cases, parents want their kids to inherit their property with a minimum of taxes owed. This is particularly true of the family house, which kids may want to keep in the...
by Kelley Way | Feb 3, 2025 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Changes to the Rules in 2025 The California legislature passed a law in 2024, taking effect on April 1, 2025, that makes some significant changes to situations where real property (i.e., land) can be passed on without having to go through probate. For those not in the...
