by Kelley Way | Oct 7, 2024 | Estate Planning
Last month, I discussed why probate is bad and how to avoid it in California. And just in time for Halloween, even though terms like probate and trusts can be scary, we will face our fears and discuss what happens when estate planning goes wrong. Let’s talk about how...
by Kelley Way | Oct 2, 2023 | Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
It’s been a long time since I last posted on estate planning horror stories that affect contemporary celebrities. An update is long overdue, so let me share what’s been happening in some of the estates I discussed in my previous article. After five years...
by Kelley Way | Jun 6, 2022 | Estate Planning
One of the most frequent questions I hear at the trust signing is “What should I put in my trust?” It’s an excellent question, and the answer is a bit more complicated than “Everything.” The house is a given. For many people it’s their highest-value asset, and if it’s...
by Kelley Way | Jun 3, 2019 | Estate Planning
Should I create a special needs trust? This question comes up regularly. When a loved one has a disability, making sure they’re taken care of is even more critical than usual. In most cases, a special needs trust helps ensure a disabled person doesn’t lose...
by Kelley Way | Apr 1, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning for pets might not be the first thing you think of when creating a will or trust, but it’s an important way to provide security for your furbaby. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you know that I live with (as of 2025) four dogs (all of whom are...