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A six-month whirlwind engagement ended in a dream wedding for Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt and bride Katherine Schwarzenegger, daughter of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Every estate plan is unique, but the same problems and mistakes can occur, no matter how much the estate is worth. Fortunately, you can avoid classic estate planning mistakes.

Though it may not be the most well-known event of the month, National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on April 16, 2020 is important as a way to remind Californians of the importance of planning for the future.

Many Californians start thinking about Tax Day on April 15th right after the New Year in January, as they start receiving W-2s, 1099s, and other important tax-related documentation.

A Recently Reported Statistic May Come As A Shock To Many Californians Who Think Their Estate Planning Bases Are Covered After Executing A Will.

In an ongoing segment on financial planning and advice, a recent article published by the Wall Street Journal highlighted the unique circumstances of a Paradise, CA couple and their family.

A will is among the most important documents a person will ever sign, which is why far too many people believe it is best to tuck this instrument away for safekeeping after execution. Most assume that there is no need to pull a will out again until death. However, a San Francisco-based publisher of US financial news, analysis, and data argues otherwise. In a September 5, 2019 article, MarketWatch offered an excellent reminder of when it's time to revisit a will, trust, and other estate planning instruments.

Though it just concluded its second season on July 21, 2019, HBO's hit show "Big Little Lies" has already drawn critical acclaim as a crime drama that follows the lives of five women in Monterey, CA. One story arc features a character who loses custody of her twin sons to the mother of her recently deceased husband. The scenario may make for engaging television, but it can lead to some confusion over parental rights in California.

When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and then-wife MacKenzie announced their plans to divorce in January 2019, many people assumed that a hostile, outrageously expensive legal process would follow. The couple had four children during their 25-year marriage, but skeptics predicted that the couple's $37 billion marital estate would lead to hotly contested divorce proceedings. Naysayers were shocked just four short months later when the two revealed that they reached a divorce settlement, amicably and with mutual expressions of appreciation.

A six-month whirlwind engagement ended in a dream wedding for Guardians of the Galaxy actor Chris Pratt and bride Katherine Schwarzenegger, daughter of Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Fox News covered the June 8, 2019 nuptials, including a ceremony and reception at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, CA. The couple announced their engagement in January, just three months after Pratt finalized his divorce from another high-profile celebrity, actress Anna Faris.