by erik@empirical360.com | Sep 29, 2026 | Estate Planning
A durable power of attorney lets someone you trust manage your finances the moment you can’t, but only if you sign the right version, with the right powers, before you need it. Key Takeaways: A durable power of attorney stays valid even if you become...
by erik@empirical360.com | Aug 21, 2026 | Estate Planning
AI can produce a document that looks like a will in seconds, but California courts care about how a will is signed and witnessed, not how well it reads. Key Takeaways: AI-generated wills often miss California’s specific signing and witnessing requirements. A...
by erik@empirical360.com | Aug 3, 2026 | Estate Planning
When someone dies without a will or trust in California, the state’s intestate succession laws decide who inherits, and the results often surprise families who assumed they already knew. Key Takeaways: California’s intestate succession laws distribute...
by erik@empirical360.com | Jul 13, 2026 | Trusts
An inheritance left the wrong way can disqualify a person with disabilities from the benefits they depend on, but a properly drafted special needs trust prevents that entirely. Key Takeaways: A direct inheritance can disqualify a loved one from SSI and Medi-Cal. A...
by erik@empirical360.com | May 29, 2026 | Probate
Most California estate plans say nothing about online accounts, cryptocurrency, or digital property. Here is what happens to those assets by default, and how to make sure they end up where you intend. Key Takeaways: California adopted the Revised Uniform Fiduciary...
