by Crista Hermance | Feb 25, 2026 | Planning, Estate Planning, California, Usa, Attorney, Parenting, tax, Divorce, Marriage Planning, beneficiary designations, taxes, funding, Co-ownership
Many California parents consider adding their child to their home title to avoid probate. However, this strategy can trigger property tax reassessment, expose the home to your child’s creditors or divorce, complicate Medi-Cal planning, and create capital gains tax... 
by Crista Hermance | Feb 5, 2026 | Assets, wills, Attorney, Parenting, Living Trust, Living Will, Probate, Transfer, Blended Families, Parenting Featured, Divorce, Estate Planning, Marriage Planning, Cohabitating, Holiday, executor, crisis, trustee, funding, unmarried, 2026
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...
