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...
by Nikki Semanchik | Feb 8, 2021 | Estate Planning
How to Avoid Probate After Your Death Probate can be an expensive, time-consuming, and confusing process. As such, you might be wondering what you can do to help your family avoid it after you die. If so, you will be pleased to learn that there is a wide variety of...
by Nikki Semanchik | Nov 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
The Executor of Estate in California takes over for a person upon their passing. They assume many responsibilities of the deceased individual. Tasks Performed By Estate Executors in California As you sit down to write your will, you most likely know to whom you want...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jul 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
Special Needs trusts are an important, but often overlooked, area of estate planning. As a parent, you work tirelessly every day to provide for your special needs child. But what happens after you pass away? Will your son or daughter have access to the money they...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Legal Guardianship for Children As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your children are safe and well-cared for at all times – even after you pass away. To meet this obligation, you will need to spend some time thinking about who should care for...
