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Feb. 8, 2023

The rate of drug abuse among teenagers and young adults across the United States is an extremely alarming public health issue. As a result, many parents are worried about their children battling addiction and what happens after their demise.

Jan. 4, 2023

You did the right thing and created your will. You wanted to make sure you would not die intestate, leaving all the decisions about who benefits from your legacy up to the probate court.

Nov. 9, 2022

If your parent or spouse is in the early stages of cognitive impairment or has been diagnosed with dementia or another progressive disease, you will most likely face a number of tough decisions and serious considerations to make. In this situation, time is of the essence because the progression of dementia can be rapid and unpredictable.

Sept. 22, 2022

Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just about writing a will to spell out your wishes for the distribution of assets. Estate planning is also about preparing for sudden and unexpected events that may leave you incapacitated.

Aug. 22, 2022

Estate planning should be part of everyone’s long-term plan, but unfortunately, not enough people know enough about the process. Furthermore, there are many common misconceptions about estate planning that may be confusing to some as they start working with an attorney. For help with making sense of all this, reach out to the Law Office of Geoffrey Fong today. From his offices in Rocklin, California, he’s able to help clients with all their estate planning needs in the Roseville, Folsom, and Citrus Heights areas.

July 8, 2022

Creating an estate plan allows you to make suitable plans in advance about how your assets and investments should be managed, distributed, or disposed of when you pass away.

June 29, 2022

When a person dies in California, the probate court will appoint a personal representative or executor to administer the estate and settle the final affairs of the deceased person. Essentially, executors play a crucial role in ensuring a hassle-free probate and estate administration. However, in order to handle the estate administration diligently and successfully, it is important that you understand your expected duties, rights, and responsibilities.

May 26, 2022

People spend a lifetime building wealth. If they die without a will or trust, the probate court decides what happens to everything they owned. Some people also spend a lifetime building a business. What will happen to it if they become unable to run it, pass away, or want to retire?

March 26, 2022

Everyone should consider starting an estate plan, even if they believe they’re too young or don’t have enough assets. Estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out after you pass and that your family is taken care of.

March 8, 2022

When most people think about estate planning, they imagine you have to be old or considerably wealthy. However, estate planning is important at any age, and even young adults can benefit from writing up a plan.