All estates need someone to take charge in settling final affairs after a person dies. Typically, a person can name an executor to handle the steps associated with any necessary probate proceedings. However, individuals named to this position may worry that their lives may not allow them to properly handle the tasks or that acting as executor could put them at financial risk.
Protecting assets may go beyond creating wills
Many California residents want to protect their assets for future generations and make sure that their end-of-life wishes are known. Fortunately, estate planning can offer several ways to reach these goals. While wills are important documents to include in such plans, there are other aspects of planning to also consider.
