Insights for Aging Adults

Stay informed with expert guidance on coordinating care for aging adults. Explore practical tips and thoughtful strategies in our latest articles.

Guns and Ammunition

Guns in the Estate: Why California Makes Inheriting a Firearm So Complicated

And what a fiduciary's Firearm Safety Certificate has to do with it Most assets in...
Accounting

California Conservatorship Accounting: What the Court Actually Expects

Most families don't realize the financial reporting obligations that come with being appointed conservator of...
Family conflict

When Your Loved One Refuses Help: Fiduciary Options for Resistant Adults

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes A parent insisting they're "fine" while bills go unpaid and...
Funding your Trust

Why Your Trust Is Only as Good as Your Funding

You did everything right. You met with an attorney. You signed the trust documents. You...
Funding your Trust

2025 Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: Why Giving Now Can Be Smarter Than Waiting

When people think about estate planning, the focus is usually on what happens after death—wills,...
Medical team for long-term care.

Long-Term Care Planning: Protecting Assets While Getting the Care You Need

As the population ages and healthcare costs continue to rise, more families are facing difficult...
Elderly person holding a wooden cane with a caregiver's supportive hand.

Red Flags of Financial Elder Abuse (with a 10-Question Self-Test)

What is Financial Elder Abuse? Financial elder abuse (or financial exploitation of older adults) happens...
Golden retriever holding a rolled newspaper in its mouth against a pink background.

Myths & Facts About Professional Fiduciaries

Myths & Facts About Professional Fiduciaries (California 2025 Edition)Separating rumor from reality so you can...
A hand truck carrying a cardboard box shaped like a house.

Building a ‘Grab-and-Go’ Financial Binder for Emergencies

A 60-minute project that can save months of chaos when disaster—or sudden hospitalization—strikes. Why every...