Desert Hot Springs
Estate Planning Attorney

Desert Hot Springs Will Services

You may not need a living trust, but you should have at least a will.  Without a will, the State of California will decide who inherits your property and money.  Even if you have a living trust, you should have a will (called a pourover will).  Also, a will is the best document for naming a personal guardian for your minor children or pets. Wills do have one big drawback: property passing by a will in California will likely go through probate. It is important to talk to an experienced California estate planning attorney to determine if a will is the right estate planning document for you, as well as what property, if any, you want transferred by your will, and what property you want transferred by another estate planning device (like a living trust) to avoid probate.

The Law Offices of Eric A. Rudolph P.C. helps clients in Desert Hot Springs determine and prepare the best estate planning tools for your particular needs, but also evaluate, revise and update any existing estate planning documents.

Desert Hot Springs Durable Powers of Attorney Services

If you become unable to manage your finances and you have not prepared a durable power of attorney, your spouse, partner, child, or friend will have to ask the court for authority to handle your financial affairs. This procedure, called a conservatorship proceeding, can be time consuming and expensive, and will likely take place when your family is least able to handle it. In contrast, preparing a durable power of attorney is simple and uncomplicated. And, if you do become incapacitated, this document will be a huge relief to those closest to you because they will be able to take care of your financial obligations without seeking intervention by the court.

Estate Planning Attorney Eric A. Rudolph, Esq.  is an experienced California estate planning attorney can help guide Desert Hot Springs residents prepare durable powers of attorney.

Desert Hot Springs LGBTQ Estate Planning Services

The need for an estate plan is critical when an LGBTQ person is incapable of making her or his own medical decisions or managing their financial affairs. Without a proper estate plan tailored for a member of the LGBTQ community, it is possible for a spouse, partner or significant other of an LGBTQ person to be legally precluded from having any role in the decision-making of health care, management of financial affairs and assets, or even having physical access to an incapacitated partner.

Proper estate planning by members of the LGBTQ community will ensure your assets will go to the person(s) you want, your estate will be managed by who you want, and in the event you are incapacitated, your medical decisions and financial matters will be handled by the person you want. It is very important that every member of the LGBTQ community, whether single, married or registered domestic partners, to create a comprehensive estate plan to ensure the protection of your assets and your legal rights.

Estate Planning Attorney, Eric A. Rudolph, Esq. proudly offers a full range of LGBTQ estate planning services in Desert Hot Springs and surrounding areas. His dedicated guidance has helped many Desert Hot Springs LGBTQ families, couples and individuals avoid financial and legal pitfalls.