by Nikki Semanchik | Sep 5, 2023 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning for the Parents of Children with Disabilities Estate planning is always challenging, but it takes on added complexity when you are the parent of a child with disabilities. When your child has special needs, you don’t just need to ensure they are...
by Nikki Semanchik | May 24, 2023 | Estate Planning
Do You Need to Update Your Estate Plan After Moving to California? If you recently moved to San Diego or elsewhere in California, you might be wondering whether your will, living trust, or medical directive is still valid in your new state. The short answer is yes. An...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 10, 2023 | Estate Planning
Who Will Inherit Your Assets If You Die Without an Estate Plan in California? Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, but it is always important to plan for the future. If you want to make sure your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes after...
by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 31, 2022 | Estate Planning
Should You Include Burial Wishes in Your Estate Plan? Many San Diego residents have specific burial instructions they would like their family members to follow after they pass away. Some people want to be laid to rest in a private family cemetery, while others wish to...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 25, 2022 | Estate Planning
Should I Be Updating My Estate Plan After a Divorce? In the aftermath of a divorce, the last thing you want to do is sit down and deal with even more paperwork. However, once the dust settles and you begin to recover emotionally, it is important to take some time to...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 22, 2022 | Estate Planning
Are you currently preparing your estate plan? If so, you may have had a friend or family member suggest adding a no-contest clause to your will. But what is a no-contest clause in a will? The Semanchik Law Group team is here to provide you with all the info you need...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jan 3, 2022 | Estate Planning
Understanding the Duties of a Personal Representative Are you in the process of putting together your estate plan? If so, you will need to decide who to name as a personal representative (or executor). Under California law, the individual you appoint to this position...
by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 27, 2021 | Estate Planning
When you sit down to put together your estate plan, you will likely spend a great deal of time deciding what should happen to your home, vehicles, stocks, and savings. However, the planning process should not end there. You must also take a moment to figure out how...
by Nikki Semanchik | Aug 27, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you are severely ill or approaching the end of your life, you might want to think about filling out a Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) document. This form establishes default orders concerning your end-of-life medical care that you may present...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 26, 2021 | Estate Planning
Understanding the Benefits of a Living Trust In recent years, the living trust has become an increasingly popular estate planning tool for San Diego families. But what exactly is this product? And what benefits can it offer you and your loved ones? What is a Living...
