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As an estate planning attorney in Palm Springs, I've witnessed firsthand the unique challenges LGBTQ individuals and couples face when planning for their future, especially those with blended families. California's default probate laws may not align with your wishes, potentially causing unintended consequences and family disputes. However, with careful planning, you can create an estate plan that respects your choices and protects your loved ones, whether they're biological or chosen family.

As you pack your bags and prepare for your next adventure, there's one crucial item that often gets overlooked: your estate plan. While it may not be as exciting as planning your itinerary or shopping for new travel gear, reviewing and updating your estate plan before you embark on your journey is just as important as remembering your passport.

Many of us are conducting business on the Internet, including online banking, shopping on Amazon, uploading files to the "cloud," posting videos on YouTube, or communicating on Facebook or Instagram. What happens to your accounts and files when you become incapacitated or pass away? Will your family have access to them? Where will they find your usernames and passwords? Who can take down your Facebook and Instagram pages, or would you prefer that they continue for posterity? And if you've saved photos, videos and other [...]