by Santiago Olivares | Aug 17, 2026 | Estate Planning, California, Pet
Niner is more than a dog at The Heritance Lawyers. He is the office’s Director of Employee Satisfaction, professional ball chaser, lap enthusiast, and occasional stubborn walking companion. His story also highlights an important question for every California pet... 
by Santiago Olivares | Jul 20, 2026 | Living Trust, Trust administration, Estate Planning
Choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when creating a Living Trust. But life changes. Someone who seemed like the perfect choice years ago may no longer be the best person to manage your affairs. If you’re wondering whether... 
by Santiago Olivares | Jul 14, 2026 | illness, Estate Planning
Estate planning is not just about what happens after you die. If you become incapacitated, you may be unable to make medical, financial, or legal decisions for yourself. Without the proper estate planning documents, your family may have to ask a California court to... 
by Santiago Olivares | Jul 14, 2026 | Estate Planning, Holiday
Buying a vacation home is an exciting milestone, but it also creates new estate planning responsibilities. Whether you’ve purchased a beach house, mountain cabin, or desert retreat, including that property in your estate plan can help your loved ones avoid... 
by Santiago Olivares | Jun 23, 2026 | Living Will, Divorce, Living Trust, Attorney, Usa, California
Estate planning after divorce is one of the most important legal tasks many people forget to complete. While divorce may automatically change some legal rights under California law, it does not update every document, account, or beneficiary designation. If you...
