Like many people, you may have been putting off estate planning because you think that you're not wealthy enough. However, estate planning is for everyone. Read on to discover the importance of estate planning and why it is vital for you and your family regardless of...
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Immigration law lets you keep your visa when changing jobs
When a company wants to fill empty positions with workers from outside the country, they may sponsor them for an H-1B visa. Immigration law then allows the approved individual to move to California and work for this employer. However, there are times when the employee...
Retirement plan rules during divorce
If you're getting a divorce or going through a legal separation, you'll probably be ordered by the court to share retirement funds with your soon-to-be-ex. Whether you're the one receiving the funds or administering them, it's important to understand family law...
Why might you need to update your estate plan?
If you own property in California, it may be a good idea to create a will or trust. It may also be a good idea to designate a financial agent who can manage your assets in the event that you can't do so yourself. If you have already created a will, a trust or other...
Policy makes citizenship easier for children of same-sex couples
Children born through surrogacy outside of the United States to same-sex couples now have a clearer path to obtaining U.S. citizenship thanks to a new policy issued by the State Department in May. This new policy makes the process easier for same-sex couples in...
How does naturalization through military service work?
If you are an immigrant living in California and serving in the United States military, you can use your service to the best of your advantage. You have the right to become a naturalized citizen through your military service. Learning more information can help you...
Immigration and international adoption
Journeying through the process of international adoption comes with numerous challenges. If you are looking to expand your family by adding a new child from abroad, one of the first aspects you may want to consider is the U.S. immigration process. The information on...
Manage and protect your assets as you age with a revocable trust
Young families in California may wonder when to begin planning their estates. With many options and tools that are available, placing your money in a revocable trust provides peace of mind. A trust dictates how to distribute your accumulated wealth in the event of...
Civil rights for undocumented immigrants
Over the past few years, California legislators have made an effort to protect immigrants. The state has passed several laws to uphold labor and civil rights when it comes to immigration. These laws give immigrants access to higher education and dictate the role law...
An overview of revocable trusts and benefits
Estate planning in San Diego, California, helps a person control how their assets get handled before and after their death. Most people think of estate planning as only wills, but it can include trusts as well. There are several types of trusts, and a popular type is...