by Crista Hermance | Feb 5, 2026 | crisis, Blended Families, Parenting Featured, Divorce, Assets, Marriage Planning, Cohabitating, Holiday, executor, Transfer, trustee, funding, unmarried, 2026, Estate Planning, wills, Attorney, Parenting, Living Trust, Living Will, Probate
Estate planning isn’t just paperwork — it’s one of the most practical ways married couples protect each other. This Valentine’s Day, California spouses should review key legal decisions that affect health care, finances, property, and legacy. Why Valentine’s Day Is a... 
by Ivonn Ayala | Dec 15, 2025 | Usa, Consultation, Trust administration, Parenting, Collaborative, Assets, unmarried, California
Unmarried couples in California do not receive automatic legal protections that married spouses get. Without proper estate planning—like a living trust, cohabitation agreement, medical directives, and beneficiary designations—your partner may not inherit from you,...
